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AMS FC 107: Vehemence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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180 cm
27
177 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelbreckt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.
Engelbreckt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Engelbreckt takes a shot to the head.
Engelbreckt manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelbreckt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Engelbreckt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes is looking to pass into half guard but Engelbreckt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Engelbreckt is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engelbreckt preventing the sweep.
Engelbreckt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Engelbreckt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Engelbreckt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Hayes lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Engelbreckt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Engelbreckt from controlling successfully.
Engelbreckt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hayes, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes connects with a crisp jab.
Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hayes leaves Engelbreckt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Engelbreckt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Hayes gets caught napping as Engelbreckt dives in and scores a takedown. Hayes manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engelbreckt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Engelbreckt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Engelbreckt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Engelbreckt is aware though and is defending well.
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engelbreckt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engelbreckt defends well.
Engelbreckt throws a big right hand that misses.
Engelbreckt is in close to Hayes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Engelbreckt distracts Hayes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Engelbreckt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Engelbreckt works over Hayes with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt postures up.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Engelbreckt landing some decent shots from guard.
Engelbreckt postures up and lands a big shot to Hayes's brow.
Engelbreckt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Hayes seems keen to control Engelbreckt's posture.
Hayes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Engelbreckt's guard.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Engelbreckt keeps moving.
Hayes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Engelbreckt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engelbreckt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
Hayes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Engelbreckt was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hayes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Engelbreckt.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engelbreckt is keeping the position for now.
Engelbreckt trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
Hayes passes Engelbreckt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Engelbreckt is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Engelbreckt tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Alexander Engelbreckt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Engelbreckt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Engelbreckt is looking to improve his position.
Hayes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Engelbreckt is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Engelbreckt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hayes is staying active.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Engelbreckt takes the fight into the clinch.
Engelbreckt misses with some punches.
Hayes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Engelbreckt backwards.
Engelbreckt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hayes smiles and moves away.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Engelbreckt avoids them all with ease.
Hayes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Engelbreckt looking to score a takedown here. Hayes is defending well but Engelbreckt drives through and ends up in Hayes's guard.
Hayes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engelbreckt defends well.
Engelbreckt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Engelbreckt from controlling successfully.
Hayes controls Engelbreckt momentarily but Engelbreckt frees himself.
Hayes is pulling down on Engelbreckt's head. It's preventing any offense from Engelbreckt, at least for the moment.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes pulls Engelbreckt in close to prevent any damage.
Engelbreckt postures up.
Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engelbreckt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engelbreckt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engelbreckt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engelbreckt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engelbreckt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelbreckt has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
Engelbreckt works over Hayes with some ground and pound from guard.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engelbreckt throws a big right hand that misses.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Engelbreckt shoots for a takedown but Hayes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Engelbreckt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Engelbreckt shoots and misses
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Hayes tries to land a leg kick but Engelbreckt saw it coming and moves away.
Engelbreckt moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
Engelbreckt tries to pull guard but Hayes holds him up against the cage and eventually Engelbreckt drops back down to his feet.
Engelbreckt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes tries to work over Engelbreckt's front leg with a kick but Engelbreckt checks it.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Engelbreckt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayes tries to avoid it but Engelbreckt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayes to the ground. Hayes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Engelbreckt avoids it well.
Engelbreckt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hayes with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Engelbreckt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Engelbreckt's best efforts.
Hayes is concentrating on defense, preventing Engelbreckt from advancing position.
Engelbreckt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayes scores with a few weak punches.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Engelbreckt has control of the leg.
Hayes gets full guard.
Hayes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Engelbreckt postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engelbreckt controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Engelbreckt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Engelbreckt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Engelbreckt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Engelbreckt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engelbreckt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Engelbreckt tries to counter with a clinch but Hayes shakes him off and moves away.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Engelbreckt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Engelbreckt.
Michael Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt clinches with his opponent.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Engelbreckt is controlling him.
A short right from Engelbreckt on the inside.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch.
Hayes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt fails with a takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Engelbreckt.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engelbreckt tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engelbreckt to the ground. Engelbreckt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engelbreckt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayes to score with a decent uppercut.
Engelbreckt slips under a jab from Hayes.
Engelbreckt loads up on a big right hand but Hayes slips the punch.
Hayes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engelbreckt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Engelbreckt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes scores with a one two! Engelbreckt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Engelbreckt throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Engelbreckt! He's out on his feet! Hayes rushes in and drops Engelbreckt with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Hayes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
5 - 5 - 2 |
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28
210 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector tries for a takedown but Pick circles away easily
and Pick counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Pick.
Pick lands with a right hand.
Pick clinches.
Pick lands a shoulder strike.
Vector is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Vector.
Nice elbow from Pick.
It looks like Victor Vector has been cut.
Vector blocks an uppercut.
Vector drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Pick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vector has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pick lands an elbow inside that Vector shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vectors head.
Vector has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vector takes an elbow to the temple.
Pick lands an elbow inside that Vector shrugs off.
Vector goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pick prevents it.
Vector takes an elbow to the temple.
Vector is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pick pushes Vector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pick lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vector takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vector is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vector is working for takedown but Pick is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pick scores with a hook to the body.
Vector gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vector trying to mount his opponent but Pick defends it.
Vector wants to control but Pick is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pick is trying to get back to full guard.
Vector stalling away here and it's allowed Pick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vector passes Pick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vector missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vector trying to control from half guard but Pick is working away.
Vector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vector trying to control but Pick is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vector shoots in for a takedown but Pick shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Pick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vector.
Vector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
Pick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vector has his takedown stuffed
and Vector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vector closes the distance and clinches up with Pick, looking for a takedown. Vector pushes Pick against the cage but Pick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Vector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vector gets a double leg takedown into Pick's guard.
Vector wants to pass the guard but Pick is keeping the position.
Vector 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.
Vector trying to control but Pick is working from the bottom.
Pick wants to sweep here but Vector controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Pick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pick throws out the jab.
Vector with a poor takedown
and Pick counters with a stiff right hand.
Pick throws a jab when Vector was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pick as he connects with a hook.
Vector has his takedown stuffed
and Pick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vector thinking.
Pick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vector.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Pick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vector.
Pick is looking to counter the offense by Vector and move into the clinch.
Vector shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Pick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vector is in close to Pick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pick holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vector accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vector tries to free his leg and advance position but Pick is retaining full guard.
Vector forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick gets full guard.
Vector is looking to pass into half guard but Pick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pick is in guard.
Vector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pick is one step ahead there.
Pick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vector's guard.
Vector wants to control but Pick is keeping busy.
Pick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vector manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pick won't allow Vector to sweep him here.
Vector has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pick has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vector is looking to reverse the position.
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 Steve Pick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Vector's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vector was well out of range. Poor timing from Pick.
Vector throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pick's waist but Pick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vector off to one side.
Pick stuns Vector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vector misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pick counter with a right hand.
Vector takes one to the side of the head.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Vector closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pick circles away.
Steve Pick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vector.
Vector ducks under a wild hook from Pick.
Vector with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pick counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pick throws out the jab.
And Vector tries to counter it with a takedown but Pick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pick scores with a jab.
Vector darts in looking for a takedown but Pick gets double underhooks and turns Vector into the cage.
Pick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Pick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vector can do to turn this around?
Vector takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pick connects with a body shot.
Pick scores with a body shot.
Pick slaps away a takedown attempt from Vector, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pick lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Pick.
Vector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vector changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Pick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steve Pick is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pick catches Vector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pick scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Pick throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Pick. No joy for Vector on that attempt.
Vector dives in for a single leg takedown but Pick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vector tries for a takedown but Pick circles away easily
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pick lands a right hook to the body.
Pick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pick misses.
Vector tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pick swivels and escapes.
Pick tries to counter by clinching up but Vector breaks away and moves out of range.
Vector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pick takes a swing at Vector's ribcage but misses.
Victor Vector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
Pick cracks Vector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pick scores with a jab to the body.
Vector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pick lands a nice looking body shot.
Pick lands with an uppercut that bounces Vector off the cage and back into range.
Vector with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pick scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pick lands with a shot to the body.
Pick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pick.
Vector is working for takedown but Pick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vector.
Pick gets through Vector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xanadu Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xanadu Newton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a right and a left that Adamson avoids nicely.
Newton tries to score with a low kick but Adamson moves his leg out of the way.
Adamson tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Adamson takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Newton catches Adamson right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Newton misses.
Adamson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newton sprawls and moves away.
Adamson scores with a nice strike.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Adamson moves away and avoids it.
Adamson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adamson on the side of the head.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamson.
Adamson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Adamson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
Newton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamson.
Newton delivers a nice body kick.
Adamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Adamson throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adamson throws a low kick, looking for Newton's leg but Newton calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Newton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Adamson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Adamson scores with a punch to the head.
Adamson connects with a leg kick. Newton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xanadu Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adamson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Newton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adamson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Newton lands.
Adamson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton jabs Adamson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adamson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newton swivels and escapes.
Newton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newton connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newton.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adamson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Newton.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanadu Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamson.
Adamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Adamson's belly button to the back.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton sizes up Adamson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Adamson's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Adamson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adamson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newton working for a triangle but Adamson defends it easily.
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Adamson defends easily.
Newton is looking for a triangle here but Adamson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adamson tries to keep at a distance but Newton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Adamson tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Adamson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamson.
Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adamson. Adamson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adamson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Newton counters with a straight right hand.
Adamson moves out of range of the strikes.
Adamson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Adamson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson checks a low kick from Newton.
Adamson attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
Newton lands a lovely overhand right.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Adamson lands with a nice body punch.
Newton avoids the head kick by Adamson.
Newton throws out a counter right but Adamson avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Adamson ducks down to avoid it.
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
Newton looking to slow down the pace here.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton throws a low kick but Adamson avoids it.
Newton swings for the body but Adamson moves out of range.
Newton throws a leg kick that misses.
Xanadu Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newton but Newton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Newton misses with a looping left.
A big right from Newton misses.
Adamson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newton defending well as Adamson loads up on a big left hand.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Adamson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newton scores with a hook.
Adamson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adamson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Adamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamson attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
Newton avoids the head kick by Adamson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton moves out of range of the body kick.
Adamson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adamson. Adamson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adamson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Newton.
Newton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adamson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Newton!
Newton looks to move to half guard but instead Adamson has passed into mount! Damn!
Newton is looking to improve his position but Adamson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Newton with a jab.
Adamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands with a straight right. Adamson didn't see that one coming.
Newton throws the left hand but Adamson avoids the punch easily.
Adamson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adamson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newton, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adamson is looking to land body kicks.
Adamson lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adamson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Adamson is out of range.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamson should have avoided that one.
Adamson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Newton.
Newton throws a leg kick
and Adamson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adamson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newton's head.
Adamson with the ground and pound but Newton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Adamson to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamson is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now.
Adamson is nestled in close to Newton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adamson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adamson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adamson is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton wants to improve his position but Adamson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adamson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raphael Adamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanadu Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adamson prevents Newton from improving his position.
Adamson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton controls Adamson momentarily but Adamson frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamson.
Adamson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Adamson moves away and avoids it.
Adamson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton.
Adamson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Newton - just one landing.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Adamson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanadu Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xanadu Newton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicola Cardinale!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinale throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Pagnozzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardinale doesn't seem phased though.
Cardinale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with an outside leg kick.
Cardinale avoids the head kick by Pagnozzi.
Cardinale misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pagnozzi misses its target.
Pagnozzi pushes Cardinale away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Cardinale.
Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardinale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pagnozzi misses the target.
Pagnozzi checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Cardinale 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.
Pagnozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cardinale throws a big shot that misses.
Pagnozzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardinale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardinale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardinales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pagnozzi stuns Cardinale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Cardinale tenderised Pagnozzi's leg. Pagnozzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cardinale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardinale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pagnozzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardinale's head.
Cardinale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pagnozzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pagnozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cardinale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pagnozzi's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Cardinale.
Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
A head kick misses from Cardinale.
Pagnozzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardinale looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Cardinale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cardinale misses.
Pagnozzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cardinale.
Good exchange - Pagnozzi coming out on top.
Cardinale misses with a wild body shot.
Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Cardinale.
A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target.
Pagnozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardinale.
Cardinale looks to throw a body kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnozzi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pagnozzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardinale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardinale cracks a nice hook into Pagnozzi's ribs.
Cardinale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pagnozzi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardinale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pagnozzi - the referee stops the clock and Cardinale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pagnozzi. Cardinale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pagnozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardinale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi tries to score with a low kick but Cardinale moves his leg out of the way.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardinale.
The fighters circling - Pagnozzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardinale tries to work over Pagnozzi's front leg with a kick but Pagnozzi checks it.
Pagnozzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Cardinale avoided it.
Cardinale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pagnozzi. That did some damage!
Pagnozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardinale moves out of range as Pagnozzi strikes.
Cardinale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Cardinale moves out of range.
Cardinale slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Cardinale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardinale.
Pagnozzi ducks right into an uppercut from Cardinale.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Cardinale.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardinale is defended easily by Pagnozzi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pagnozzi looks to land a body kick but Cardinale moved away.
Cardinale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardinale moves out of range of the body kick from Pagnozzi.
Cardinale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
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 Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardinale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pagnozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Cardinale connects with a leg kick. Pagnozzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cardinale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardinale looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardinale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pagnozzi tries to land a front kick but Cardinale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pagnozzi throws a nice head kick!
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Cardinale moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Pagnozzi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pagnozzi. That's going to slow Cardinale down.
Pagnozzi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Cardinale.
Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a lazy uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a one-two to the body.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there
and Cardinale counters with a low kick, right behind Pagnozzi 's knee.
Pagnozzi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardinale on the side of the head.
Cardinale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Cardinale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardinale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cardinale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cardinale lands a high kick!
Cardinale defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Cardinale.
Cardinale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardinale swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Cardinale scores with a leg kick.
Cardinale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pagnozzi counters with a low kick, right behind Cardinale 's knee.
Pagnozzi missing with a left hand there. Cardinale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Pagnozzi misses.
Cardinale steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardinale.
Pagnozzi blocks a head kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight left.
Cardinale looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pagnozzi clobbers Cardinale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cardinale misses with a body kick.
Cardinale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Cardinale there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pagnozzi.
Cardinale misses with a body kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a body kick.
Cardinale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pagnozzi connects with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardinale appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cardinale looks to throw a body kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardinale wants to land a leg kick but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Cardinale scores with a nice right hand.
Cardinale looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Pagnozzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pagnozzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pagnozzi works the jab nicely.
Cardinale thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pagnozzi misses with a head kick.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that Cardinale semi-blocks.
Both fighters circling a little - Cardinale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cardinale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crunch! Cardinale slams his shin into Pagnozzi's torso.
Cardinale moves forwards but Pagnozzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cardinale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pagnozzi.
Cardinale shoots and misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardinale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pagnozzi is able to avoid easily.
Pagnozzi throwing a counter right hand but Cardinale manages to avoid it.
Cardinale throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cardinale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target.
Cardinale throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pagnozzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardinale looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cardinale looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Pagnozzi avoids the head kick by Cardinale.
Pagnozzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardinale throws a solid leg kick but Pagnozzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cardinale.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight right.
Pagnozzi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Cardinale moves out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardinale only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Cardinale misses its intended target.
Cardinale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pagnozzi.
Cardinale moves out of range as Pagnozzi strikes.
Cardinale lands an overhand right.
Pagnozzi blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi lands with an overhand left.
Cardinale scores with a leg kick.
Cardinale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardinale on the side of the head.
Cardinale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pagnozzi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cardinale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pagnozzi is fending him off so far but Cardinale persists. Nope, Pagnozzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardinale throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.
Cardinale misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardinale.
Cardinale misses with a takedown attempt - Pagnozzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pagnozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardinale.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardinale.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi avoids a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi thumps Cardinale with a low kick.
Pagnozzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pagnozzi blocks a jab.
Cardinale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardinale.
Cardinale looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming.
Cardinale lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pagnozzi will feel that in the morning.
Some bone on bone action there as Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pagnozzi scores with a head kick. Cardinale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardinale.
A leg kick checked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Cardinale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pagnozzi lunges at Cardinale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardinale's hand.
Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the head.
Crunch! Pagnozzi slams his shin into Cardinale's torso.
A leg kick checked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pagnozzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pagnozzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardinale's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicola Cardinale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale misses with a hook
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand.
Cardinale is rocked!
That has opened up Nicola Cardinale's cut even more.
Pagnozzi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cardinale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cardinale misses with an uppercut.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi tests Cardinale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardinale is still on wobbly legs! Can Pagnozzi finish him?
A leg kick checked by Cardinale.
Cardinale seems to have recovered his senses.
Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardinale throws an off balance right hand
and Pagnozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pagnozzi stuns Cardinale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pagnozzi lunges at Cardinale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardinale's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Pagnozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pagnozzi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gregory Pen enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to chop away at Pen's legs.
Pen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pen ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown pulls Pen in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pen throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown drops Pen with a beautiful combination! Pen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
Pen is rocked!
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Pen is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Pen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown gets a clinch.
Pen seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Pen.
Pen swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown pushes Pen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Pen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brown regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown controlling the position.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Pen is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown stuns Pen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pen cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Pen has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pen up against the cage.
Pen can't get the takedown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen looking for a takedown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pen can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown stalling.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pens head.
A head punch on the inside from Pen fails to land.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown drops Pen with a big knee straight up the middle! Pen is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown cracks Pen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pen falls backwards against the cage. Brown follows up with more strikes that drop Pen to his knees. Brown keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maverick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorde Runkputte's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runkputte counters with a two punch combo.
Runkputte swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Runkputte.
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
Runkputte misses with a looping left.
Runkputte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maverick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runkputte to score with a decent uppercut.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maverick throws a chopping leg kick but Runkputte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runkputte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maverick at a distance.
Runkputte throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Runkputte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maverick on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkputte just misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte lands a head shot.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maverick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a lazy right hand but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runkputte misses with a looping left.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maverick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maverick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runkputte's calf.
Runkputte loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkputte moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maverick.
Runkputte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runkputte thuds a left hand into Maverick's body.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maverick throws a head kick but Runkputte moves out of range.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Runkputte misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runkputte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Runkputte tried to score with a low kick but Maverick checks it.
Runkputte swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a right hand to the body.
Maverick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runkputte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runkputte scores with a nice head shot.
Dan Maverick's cut is getting worse.
Runkputte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maverick's head.
Runkputte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runkputte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Runkputte with a jab.
Jorde Runkputte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runkputte lands with a nice body punch.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Runkputte.
Maverick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runkputte throws a series of strikes that have Maverick backpedaling.
Runkputte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maverick in his tracks.
Runkputte lands with a nice combination. Maverick backs away looking to recover.
Dan Maverick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Runkputte throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Runkputte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Runkputte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Runkputte gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Runkputte cracks Maverick with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runkputte's calf.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkputte moves away.
Runkputte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runkputte misses the shot to the body.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Maverick with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runkputte! But no joy.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Runkputte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runkputte throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Runkputte connects with a single shot there.
Runkputte forces Maverick back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Runkputte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Runkputte avoids a kick to the body.
Runkputte unleashes a big counter combination but Maverick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Runkputte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maverick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Runkputte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maverick - the referee stops the clock and Runkputte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maverick. Runkputte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Runkputte misses with a two punch combination.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Runkputte takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Runkputte's body.
Runkputte tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runkputte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maverick is looking to wear down Runkputte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Runkputte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maverick. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Runkputte is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Runkputte.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick is pushing down on Runkputte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Runkputte is fighting to maintain full guard but Maverick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Runkputte is pressing down on Maverick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maverick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maverick postures up.
Runkputte keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Runkputte looking for a guillotine here but Maverick defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Maverick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick trying to control but Runkputte is working from the bottom.
Runkputte wants to sweep here but Maverick controlling him for the moment.
Maverick trying to control but Runkputte is working from the bottom.
Runkputte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runkputte wants to sweep here but Maverick controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runkputte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Runkputte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Maverick quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick thumps Runkputte with a low kick.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runkputte lands a two punch combo.
Runkputte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Runkputte misses.
Runkputte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runkputte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runkputte's calf.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runkputte.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick connects with a crisp jab.
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick from Maverick.
Maverick is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runkputte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeez, Dan Maverick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maverick lands a right hook to the body.
Runkputte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runkputte misses with a leg kick
and Maverick counters with a low kick, right behind Runkputte 's knee.
Maverick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Runkputte.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Maverick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupolski's choice of entrance music: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Queen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski cracks Queen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Good work by Queen as he checks the leg kick.
Queen throws a counter high kick but Tupolski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tupolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tupolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Queen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Queen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Queen's torso.
Tupolski throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen misses with a head kick.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski stuns Queen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupolski stuns Queen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Queen slaps the foot to one side.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen scores with a head kick. Tupolski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen tries to land a front kick but Tupolski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Queen blocks an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Queen won't want to take too many of those.
Tupolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tupolski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Queen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Tupolski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski looking to stall.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen working hard to break the clinch.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
Queen lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Queen.
Tupolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Queen's face.
Tupolski wants to break free but Queen has control.
Queen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
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!
Tupolski tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queen avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Queen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Queen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen lands a left hand.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tupolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Queen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Queen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Queen ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queen slips under a jab.
Oliver Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Queen's body.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Donk. Tupolski catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
Tupolski defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Queen feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen motions for Tupolski to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Queen misses the jab.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tupolski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Queen thinking.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Queen.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Queen fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Tupolski takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
It appears Queen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Queen fakes the leg kick and cracks Tupolski in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tupolski moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tupolski swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Queen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski slips a jab from Queen.
Tupolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen cracks Tupolski with a good jab.
Tupolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupolski! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
An attempted straight right counter from Queen misses the target.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Tupolski takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski unleashes a big counter combination but Queen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Queen on the side of the head.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski misses with a few strikes there.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Queen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski avoids it really well and circles away.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws an off balance right hand
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Queen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Queen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Queen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Queen takes one on the button.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Queen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Queen lands.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Queen lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Tupolski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Queen.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Queen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tupolski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queen looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen checks a leg kick.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Queen takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. Queen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Queen moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tupolski's hands.
Tupolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Queen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen misses with a double jab.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Queen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Queen throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tupolski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Queen scrambles back to his feet.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski works over Queen's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
No joy there for Tupolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
It seemed like Tupolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen misses with a body kick.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Queen manages to step out the way in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupolski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tupolski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Queen avoids it.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Tupolski counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Tupolski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tupolski avoids a kick to the body.
Queen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tupolski in his tracks.
Nice shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Queen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Queen knows he should have avoided that one.
Queen thows a body kick. Tupolski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupolski's head.
Queen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupolski 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Oliver Queen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyatt comes to the cage accompanied by Street fighter. Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Hyatt.
Hyatt throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Hyatt cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyatt thinking.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Hyatt sprawls well.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Hyatt finds it's way through Burns's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns throws a jab when Hyatt was well out of range.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyatt.
Burns digs a good hook to Hyatt's body.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Hyatt slips the punch.
Hyatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Burns misses
letting Hyatt counter with a right hand.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns tries to clinch up but Hyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Hyatt sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyatt is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Hyatt misses with a straight right.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Hyatt.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns throws a series of punches but Hyatt avoids them all with ease.
Burns with a nice cross.
Hyatt moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Hyatt is looking to counter punch.
Hyatt blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyatt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyatt dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Hyatt is looking to counter punch.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Hyatt moves away and avoids it.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Hyatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hyatt's hands.
Hyatt misses with an uppercut.
Hyatt throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hyatt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hyatt dodges the punch combination from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns darts in and clinches Hyatt up against the cage.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Hyatt avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Burns tries to work over Hyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Hyatt misses with some punches.
Hyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hyatt fails to land.
Hyatt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyatt misses with the head strike.
Burns has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hyatt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyatt wants to control his opponent's hands but Burns gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hyatt takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Burns looking for the choke from the back.
Hyatt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hyatt is looking to improve his position.
Hyatt wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Burns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hyatt pinned against the cage. Hyatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyatt throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyatt manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyatt cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Burns throws a body punch but Hyatt moves out of range.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Hyatt.
It looked like Hyatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyatt throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyatt slips a straight right by Burns.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyatt.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyatt is just out of range.
Hyatt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hyatt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Hyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyatt misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses the jab.
Jimmy Hyatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Hyatt's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Hyatt misses with a looping right.
Hyatt throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns jabs Hyatt right on the nose. Hyatt blinks but takes it well.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hyatt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jimmy Hyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Burns.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyatt lands a right hand.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyatt pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hyatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Hyatt lands a shoulder strike.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyatt's elbow.
Jimmy Hyatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hyatt throws a head punch that misses.
Hyatt lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hyatt.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyatt's elbow.
Hyatt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns tries to score a body lock takedown but Hyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Hyatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Burns.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyatt misses with an elbow over the top.
Hyatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns is working Hyatt over against the cage.
Hyatt lands with a right to the head.
Hyatt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyatt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyatt.
Hyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyatt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Hyatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns staying out of range there.
Hyatt tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Hyatt blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyatt misses with a head kick.
Hyatt gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns stands up over Hyatt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns won't allow Hyatt to sweep him here.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hyatt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns is pushing down on Hyatt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyatt is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns controlling the pace.
Hyatt won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Jimmy Hyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Burns trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hyatt trying to control but Burns postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyatt throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyatt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hyatt throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws the left hand but Hyatt avoids the punch easily.
Hyatt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hyatt misses with a hook.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyatt misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Hyatt with a nice cross.
Burns throws a series of punches but Hyatt moves out of range.
Hyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Hyatt moved out of range nicely.
Hyatt misses with a looping right.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
A counter left hand to the body from Hyatt misses its target.
Hyatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns moves out of range as Hyatt throws a body kick.
A low kick from Hyatt is predictable there
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hyatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Hyatt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Jimmy Hyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns works Hyatt's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns with a jab.
Burns throws a body punch but Hyatt moves out of range.
Burns catches Hyatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyatt tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Burns!
Brian Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haarmann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Michel Teló has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fritz Haarmann's chin.
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann checks a leg kick.
Teló goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haarmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haarmann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teló. That one must have hurt.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown but Teló shows good takedown defense.
Haarmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teló. Teló circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Teló does no damage.
Haarmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Haarmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Teló counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teló lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haarmann will feel that in the morning.
Teló tries to land a body kick
and Haarmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Teló!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Teló's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haarmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teló tries to bench press Haarmann off him but Haarmann keeps the position.
Haarmann swings around for an armbar but Teló sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haarmann's guard.
Haarmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teló manages to get himself to full guard.
Haarmann looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to sweep but no luck.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
Haarmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Teló seems keen to control Haarmann's posture.
Haarmann wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló is adopting a defensive guard.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann postures up.
Teló pulls Haarmann in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haarmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Teló is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haarmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann working for a triangle but Teló defends it easily.
Teló trying to control but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
Haarmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teló defends it easily.
Teló stands and throws Haarmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haarmann sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haarmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haarmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range.
Teló connects with a high kick.
Haarmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Teló doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Haarmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Haarmann misses
and Teló counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teló. That's going to slow Haarmann down.
A punch lands to the side of Teló 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Teló.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teló looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teló connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teló.
Michel Teló seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haarmann misses with a straight right.
Haarmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló.
Haarmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Haarmann.
Haarmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haarmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teló is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haarmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haarmann's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Haarmann right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Haarmann tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at Killer Kittens inform us that Teló has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Will Teló go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Teló controls the position.
Haarmann is really stuck here.
Haarmann trying to control the action but Teló just sinks the hooks in.
Teló biding his time, controlling Haarmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann wants to control his opponent's hands but Teló gets his hands free.
Haarmann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Teló's guard. Nice work there by Haarmann.
Teló controlling Haarmann's posture.
Haarmann trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló seems keen to control Haarmann's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Teló pulls Haarmann in to control the position.
Haarmann wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Haarmann looking to pass the guard.
Haarmann wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teló misses with a straight right.
Haarmann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haarmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teló counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Teló pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teló finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teló throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teló throws a lazy head kick
so Haarmann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haarmann looking to sit in guard and control but Teló gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haarmann being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló trying to control but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Haarmann, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fritz Haarmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haarmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teló trying to control but Haarmann is working from the bottom.
Haarmann has his foot on Teló's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teló works his way back into a safe position though.
Haarmann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into half guard.
Haarmann wants to get back to full guard but Teló has mounted him!
Haarmann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Teló wants to control the pace but Haarmann is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló controlling the pace for now.
Haarmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Haarmann is defending well.
Haarmann trying to get back to full guard but Teló takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Teló tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haarmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teló looking to control but Haarmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haarmann tries to lock up and control but Teló gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Teló sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haarmann has given up his back here. Will Teló look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Haarmann is trying to break free.
Haarmann is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Teló controlling well, preventing Haarmann from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Haarmann is in bad spot here.
Haarmann trying to control the action but Teló just sinks the hooks in.
Teló controlling well, preventing Haarmann from escaping the position.
Teló trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haarmann is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fritz Haarmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michel Teló is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
What can Haarmann do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Teló 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 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
The defeated Fritz Haarmann had this to say: 'Zum Teufel!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RNC Sport Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Ignatov lands with a kick to the temple. Rockefeller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Ignatov thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockefeller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatov throws a series of punches but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov works over Rockefeller's head and body with a nice combination.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Rockefeller's leg. Rockefeller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rockefeller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ignatov is looking to control Rockefeller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rockefeller content to control rather than advance.
Rockefeller tries to pass to full mount but Ignatov defends it.
Ignatov is looking to control Rockefeller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?
Ignatov has hold of Rockefeller's hands but Rockefeller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ignatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Ignatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatov wants to control but Rockefeller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rockefeller prevents Ignatov from improving his position.
Rockefeller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockefeller prevents Ignatov from standing back up.
Rockefeller tries to pass to full mount but Ignatov defends it.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rockefeller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ignatov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockefeller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockefeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov rushes Rockefeller and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Rockefeller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockefeller ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller connects with a right hand. Ignatov shakes it off.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but Rockefeller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatov darts in trying to clinch
so Rockefeller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller is really struggling to control Ignatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rockefeller connects with a couple of short punches.
Ignatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ignatov stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefeller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockefeller lands a nice hook to Ignatov's body. Ignatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Ignatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a low kick, right behind Rockefeller 's knee.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller attempts a counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it well and moves away.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockefeller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockefeller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ignatov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Ignatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller lands a jab to the head.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Rockefeller steps away.
Ignatov works Rockefeller's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefeller.
Nice body kick there by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf.
Nice jab there from Ignatov.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Rockefeller fakes the leg kick and cracks Ignatov in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatov.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.
Rockefeller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockefeller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Ignatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockefeller.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller slips under a jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockefeller on the side of the head.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockefeller looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller connects with a high kick.
Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks.
Rockefeller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatov is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller thumps Ignatov with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Rockefeller down.
Rockefeller feints and then cracks Ignatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatov down.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefeller tries to move into range but Ignatov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rockefeller. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Rockefeller down.
Ignatov digs a good body shot into Rockefeller's ribs.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab by Rockefeller.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Rockefeller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ignatov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockefeller. Rockefeller obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockefeller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ignatov does it's job there.
Ignatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rockefeller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Rockefeller moved out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockefeller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rockefeller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a straight right hand.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Rockefeller scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Rockefeller is out of range.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rockefeller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatov as he connects with a hook.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov slips a straight right by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ignatov throws a push kick but Rockefeller slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatov connects with a right hand. Rockefeller shakes it off.
Ignatov throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockefeller's hands.
Nice body kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Ignatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockefeller finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatov's head.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockefeller takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatov is trying to break the clinch but Rockefeller is controlling him.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockefeller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ignatov controlling the action here for a moment.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Ignatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Ignatov stalling in the clinch but Rockefeller improves position.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatov taking a breather.
Ignatov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rockefeller has denied him.
Rockefeller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ignatov prevents it.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but James Dean Rockefeller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockefeller. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov wants to counter with a clinch but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Ignatov slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Rockefeller avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockefeller has Ignatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov looking to stall.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov is looking to control Rockefeller's arms but Rockefeller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
James Dean Rockefeller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Ignatov.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ignatov lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatov throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatov.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatov lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
Ignatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is getting worse.
Ignatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov wants to break free but Rockefeller has control.
Rockefeller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockefeller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockefeller finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is leaning against Ignatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Ignatov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rockefeller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ignatov to the mat. Ignatov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rockefeller content to stall in guard here.
Rockefeller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockefeller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatov looking to control.
Rockefeller postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller had his way with Vladimir Ignatov in that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockefeller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatov cracks Rockefeller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockefeller lands with an overhand left.
Rockefeller lands with a straight right. Ignatov didn't see that one coming.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov takes one to the side of the head.
Ignatov lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Ignatov. Those never looked like landing.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rockefeller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
Rockefeller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ignatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockefeller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ignatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the head.
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Ignatov pushes him off.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Ignatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatov jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking body shot.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Rockefeller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
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!
Rockefeller lands a jab to the nose.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Crunch! Rockefeller slams his shin into Ignatov's torso.
Ignatov scores with a push kick.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockefeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.
Rockefeller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ignatov takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatov. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatov.
Rockefeller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockefeller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatov avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov looks to throw a body kick
and Rockefeller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ignatov wants to stall.
Rockefeller blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov scores with a shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rockefeller tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Ignatov lands a shot to the body.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Rockefeller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ignatov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Ignatov.
I think Ignatov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Ignatov! Vladimir Ignatov retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Ignatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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