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~T~ ITFL Round 8.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bosco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock has chosen Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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171 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent 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
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bosco Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Hartlock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartlock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Hartlock 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.
Hartlock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hartlock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Hartlock didn't expect that.
Hartlock is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hartlock.
Brown trying to work for an americana but Hartlock has managed to regain full guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartlock working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown passes Hartlock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartlock is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hartlock is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control. Hartlock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartlock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartlock is looking to escape.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Hartlock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartlock tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartlock defending well though.
Hartlock is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartlock missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Brett Hartlock has been cut.
Hartlock tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Hartlock moves into the clinch.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hartlock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown trying to control the position.
Hartlock won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling Hartlock's posture.
Hartlock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartlock looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Bosco Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Hartlock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hartlock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartlock thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartlock, which made it look bad.
Brown tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Hartlock with a nice cross.
Brown blocks a head kick by Hartlock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartlock.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Hartlock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Hartlock gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hartlock is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown won't allow Hartlock to get back to his feet.
Hartlock keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands and throws Hartlock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartlock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartlock wants to get back to his feet.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bosco Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartlock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Hartlock is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartlock tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a head shot. Hartlock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hartlock keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Hartlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown stands and throws Hartlock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartlock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Hartlock is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Hartlock defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartlock is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Hartlock is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Hartlock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartlock is looking for a sweep.
Hartlock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Hartlock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown connects with the punch.
Hartlock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown tries to clinch there but Hartlock circles away.
Hartlock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartlock.
And Hartlock responds with a good body kick, but Brown manages to step out the way in time.
Hartlock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Hartlock finds it's target.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Hartlock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown feints a jab promting Hartlock to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hartlock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hartlock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hartlock is in Brown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Hartlock is proving a slippery customer.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartlock manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown prevents Hartlock from getting back to his feet.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hartlock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brett Hartlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Hartlock is working from the bottom.
Hartlock is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position but Hartlock is working away.
Hartlock is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown grinds an elbow into Hartlock's temple.
Hartlock is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Hartlock is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hartlock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown trying to control the action but Hartlock is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hartlock throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartlock's waist but Hartlock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Hartlock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartlock.
Bosco Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hartlock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hartlock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartlock doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown cracks Hartlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Brett Hartlock's cut even more.
Brett Hartlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartlock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartlock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hartlock wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Brown!
After winning the bout, Bosco Brown 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drug Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Luca's choice of entrance music: Filthy Luca Greeting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drug Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Luca!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luca misses with a head kick.
Killjoy misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Killjoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luca.
Luca connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Killjoy.
Johnny Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killjoy.
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.
Killjoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luca at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Killjoy.
Luca connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luca.
Luca scores with a slapping inside leg 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!
Killjoy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killjoy, pushing him back against the cage.
Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca managing to block the knees to the body from Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killjoy backwards.
Luca effectively controlling the action here.
Killjoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luca manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killjoy blocks an uppercut.
Luca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killjoy blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Killjoy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Killjoy misses with a knee strike.
Luca slows down the pace here.
Killjoy tries to land a knee to the head but Luca blocks with his arms.
Killjoy tries to work over Luca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killjoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luca lands a right hand.
Killjoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killjoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killjoy as Luca tries to tie him up.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luca.
Luca working aggressively here.
Killjoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca prevents a body shot from Killjoy.
Killjoy stalling in the clinch.
Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killjoy landing knees to the head.
Killjoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killjoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Killjoy misses with some punches.
Killjoy gets through Luca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killjoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Killjoy on the inside.
Luca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luca's elbow.
Killjoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Luca to work.
Killjoy has Luca pushed against the cage.
Luca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luca blocking some punches.
Killjoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killjoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Luca.
Killjoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Killjoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luca.
Killjoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killjoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luca throws a head punch that misses.
Luca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killjoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luca.
Killjoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Killjoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Killjoy.
A shot in the inside from Luca.
Luca lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Drug Killjoy has been cut.
Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luca misses with some punches.
Killjoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killjoy has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
Killjoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killjoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killjoy pushes Luca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killjoy is looking to control Luca's arms but Luca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killjoy has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca working aggressively here.
Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
Killjoy trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Luca.
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 Drug Killjoy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Killjoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Luca misses
and Killjoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Luca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luca throws a nice looking combination but Killjoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killjoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killjoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Killjoy walks into a left hand.
Killjoy lands a jab to Luca's midsection.
Killjoy lands a jab to Luca's midsection.
Luca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luca wants to land a leg kick but Killjoy is out of range.
Luca throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Killjoy misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Killjoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luca on the side of the head.
Luca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killjoy. Killjoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luca tests Killjoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Luca misses.
Luca throws a leg kick but Killjoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Killjoy throws a body punch but Luca moves out of range.
Killjoy slips a jab from Luca.
Killjoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killjoy looks to land a left hand but Luca moved out of range nicely.
Luca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killjoy checks it well.
That kick from Luca tenderised Killjoy's leg. Killjoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luca lands a nice looking kick to the body. Killjoy takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killjoy.
Luca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Killjoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luca's head.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luca is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Killjoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luca.
Luca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killjoy lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luca. Killjoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killjoy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luca avoids the body shot from Killjoy.
A countering left hand to the body from Luca misses.
Luca misses with a looping right.
Killjoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killjoy misses with a body shot.
Luca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luca jabs at Killjoy's body.
Killjoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luca.
Luca avoids the head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luca throws a sloppy head kick and Killjoy moves out of range easily.
Killjoy checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Killjoy misses the target.
Killjoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killjoy misses with a shot to the body
and Luca counters with a nice leg kick.
Luca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killjoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Killjoy.
Killjoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Killjoy checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luca.
Luca throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killjoy under the eye.
Luca wants to clinch but Killjoy slips to the side
and Killjoy counters with a good low kick that Luca was not able to check.
Killjoy throws out a loose jab but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killjoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killjoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killjoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Luca.
Luca misses with a body punch
and Killjoy counters with a good low kick that Luca was not able to check.
Luca pushes Killjoy away with a front kick.
Killjoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Luca is just out of range.
It seemed like Luca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Killjoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Luca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Killjoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Luca misses
and Killjoy counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Luca.
Luca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Luca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killjoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luca throws a jab but it's blocked by Killjoy.
Luca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luca scores with a sloppy right hand. Killjoy should have avoided that one.
Luca connects with a leg kick. Killjoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killjoy scores with a jab to the body.
Killjoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killjoy blocks a low kick nicely.
As Luca tries to get set, Killjoy tries to push him back and clinch up but Luca manages to avoid the attempt.
Luca throws a leg kick
and Killjoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killjoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luca takes a shot to the head.
Luca avoiding damage as Killjoy throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Killjoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luca tries a body shot but Killjoy blocks it.
Killjoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luca.
Killjoy prevents a body shot from Luca.
Killjoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luca.
A short right from Luca on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca taking a breather.
Killjoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Killjoy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Luca lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Luca.
Luca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killjoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killjoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Killjoy misses with the head strike.
Killjoy avoids the elbow strike from Luca, against the cage.
Luca misses with some punches.
Luca is leaning against Killjoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luca lands a right hand.
Luca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killjoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy tries a knee to the head but Luca blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Killjoy.
Luca has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luca can't find room to land a body shot as Killjoy controls the action.
Killjoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Killjoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luca's face.
Luca misses with the head strike.
Killjoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killjoy backwards.
Luca lands with a left to the head.
Killjoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killjoy.
Luca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Killjoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luca misses with an elbow over the top.
Killjoy misses with a body punch.
Killjoy scores with a shot to the side of Luca's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
Killjoy lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Killjoy misses with a punch to the body.
Drug Killjoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Luca fails to land.
Luca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Luca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killjoy throws a head punch that misses.
Killjoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killjoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killjoy is trying to stall.
Killjoy stalling in the clinch.
Killjoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Killjoy looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drug Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killjoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drug Killjoy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timothy Robinson'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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov sets himself, and Robinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Robinson tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Robinson rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Volkov tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov is trying to trip Robinson. He has hold of a leg but Robinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Volkov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Robinson looking for subs off his back but Volkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Volkov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Volkov prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson is controlling Volkov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Volkov works his way into full mount!
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkov stalling in the clinch.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson is looking to control Volkov's arms but Volkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Volkov won't allow it.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Robinson.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Robinson moves to clinch but Volkov breaks away
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Volkov has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Volkov manages to pass to side control!
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Volkov trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Volkov trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Robinson is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkov is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Volkov is staying active.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Robinson.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Volkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Robinson tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Volkov tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Volkov tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Volkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Volkov is trying to control but can't.
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Volkov trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robinson prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to control.
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Volkov counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson has Volkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Robinson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Volkov tumbling to the mat - Robinson dives into Volkov's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Volkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Gatsby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulmann lands a slapping body shot.
Gatsby looks to land a left hand but Schulmann moved out of range nicely.
Schulmann throws out a counter right but Gatsby avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Schulmann counters with a body kick.
Schulmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatsby at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Gatsby misses with a hook.
Schulmann replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gatsby blocks it well.
Gatsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatsby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schulmann.
We've been hearing reports that Gatsby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gatsby fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatsby rushes Schulmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Gatsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schulmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schulmann tries to work over Gatsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Schulmann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gatsby uses from the top position.
Gatsby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schulmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatsby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schulmann is looking for a triangle but Gatsby pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schulmann is trying to control the position but Gatsby postures up.
Gatsby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schulmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gatsby has managed to get both his arms back between Schulmann's legs - danger averted.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby is in close to Schulmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gatsby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schulmann trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gatsby passes Schulmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schulmann is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby controlling the action here.
Gatsby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gatsby winds up and cracks Schulmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby trying to mount his opponent but Schulmann defends it.
Gatsby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schulmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gatsby tries to control but Schulmann wriggling away.
Gatsby working Schulmann over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann is desperately trying to improve his position but Gatsby has a good base and remains in mount.
Schulmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schulmann gets full guard.
Schulmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gatsby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gatsby is working Schulmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gatsby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby passes Schulmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schulmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gatsby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gatsby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gatsby breaks from Schulmann's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann keeps trying to improve his position.
Gatsby working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Schulmann is rocked!
Gatsby drops a big elbow. That's hurt Schulmann! More shots from Gatsby and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Post fight, Jay Gatsby took to the microphone: 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odoacer comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance of the Gladiator. Bustamante comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here Comes The Boom! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Diego Bustamante has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Flavius Odoacer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavius Odoacer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odoacer scores with a nice head shot.
Bustamante scores with the left hand. Odoacer knows he should have avoided that one.
Bustamante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Odoacer misses with a jab to the body
and Bustamante counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odoacer.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustamante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odoacer misses the jab.
Odoacer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bustamante has time to react.
Bustamante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Odoacer's head.
It looks like Flavius Odoacer has been cut.
Bustamante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odoacer.
Odoacer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBustamante.
Odoacer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odoacer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bustamante.
Odoacer misses with a jab to the body
and Bustamante counters 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!
Odoacer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bustamante. That's going to slow Odoacer down.
Bustamante wants to land a leg kick but Odoacer is out of range.
Bustamante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante blocks a jab.
Bustamante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Odoacer as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Bustamante misses
enabling Odoacer to counter with a crisp jab.
Odoacer swings for the body but Bustamante moves out of range.
Odoacer throws a lazy body kick
and Bustamante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Odoacer both land. Nice combination.
Odoacer misses with a hook.
Odoacer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bustamante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odoacer lands a right hook to the body.
Bustamante tries to land a leg kick but Odoacer saw it coming and moves away.
Odoacer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Odoacer as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bustamante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Odoacer takes a swing at Bustamante's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer wants to stay close but Bustamante steps back to make room for something. Odoacer seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Bustamante and Odoacer drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Bustamante!
After the fight, Diego Bustamante was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Flavius Odoacer spoke after the fight, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinyo Jintao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinyo Jintao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen scores with a kick to the body.
Landen lands a slapping body shot.
Jintao lands a jab to the nose.
Jintao stuns Landen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Landen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Landen finds it's way through Jintao's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Landen 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 Jintao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jintao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Landen misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jintao throws a series of punches but Landen moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jintao.
Landen checks a leg kick.
Jintao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Landen counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Landen.
Jintao misses the jab.
Jintao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Landen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jintao sprawls well initially but Landen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jintao kicks Landen off and gets back to his feet.
Landen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Landen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jintao keeps working.
Landen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jintao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Jintao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jintao is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Wolf Training Lair that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen is looking to take a break and control but Jintao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jintao is trying to get back to half guard.
Jintao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
What's Jintao going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jintao struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jintao gets back to half guard.
Jintao controlling the position well.
Landen works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Landen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jintao wants to control but Landen postures up.
Jintao regains half guard, as Landen was trying to land strikes.
Jintao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jintao is staying active underneath Landen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Landen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Landen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Landen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Landen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jintao misses with a hook.
Landen throws out a counter right but Jintao avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Landen blocks the low kick.
Landen throws out a powerful jab.
Landen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Landen tries to clinch but Jintao moves out of range.
Jintao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Landen.
Jintao takes a swing at Landen's ribcage but misses.
Landen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jintao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Landen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Landen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jintao gets caught napping as Landen dives in and scores a takedown. Jintao manages to retain guard.
Jintao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Landen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jintao has Landen pulled in close to control his posture.
Paul Landen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jintao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landen throwing strikes but missing.
Landen wants to control from the top but Jintao keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul Landen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jintao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jintao pushes Landen away with a front kick.
Jintao staying out of range there.
Jintao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Jintao.
Landen takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jintao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jintao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Landen misses with a low kick.
Jintao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landen.
Landen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Landen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Jintao scores with a leg kick.
Landen tries to work over Jintao's front leg with a kick but Jintao checks it.
Landen throws a hook but Jintao avoids it easily.
Jintao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Landen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jintao finds it's way round the side to connect with Landen's head.
Landen is rocked!
Jintao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jintao finish him?
Jintao throws a powerful right kick. Landen tried to block low but the kick was high! Landen was taken right off of his feet! Jintao jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shinyo Jintao!
During a confident post fight interview, Shinyo Jintao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pernell Whitaker Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Newman'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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pernell Whitaker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman throws a hook but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
Newman throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitaker Jr thows a body kick. Newman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
And Newman responds with a good body kick, but Whitaker Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Whitaker Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newman circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newman.
Whitaker Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Newman checks the leg kick.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Whitaker Jr cracks Newman with a good jab.
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!
Whitaker Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr backing away here, and Newman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whitaker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Whitaker Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newman.
Nice jab there from Whitaker Jr.
Pernell Whitaker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Newman is looking to chop away at Whitaker Jr's legs.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Whitaker Jr missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker Jr blocks a jab.
Whitaker Jr misses with a leg kick
and Newman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Newman thuds a left hand into Whitaker Jr's body.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick as Newman jumps back.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman digs a good hook to Whitaker Jr's body.
Newman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whitaker Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newman scrambles back to his feet.
Whitaker Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a straight right hand.
Newman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newman. Whitaker Jr shrugs it off though.
Newman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker Jr swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman slips a straight right by Whitaker Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitaker Jr.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whitaker Jr - the referee stops the clock and Newman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whitaker Jr. Newman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Newman connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newman's head backwards.
Whitaker Jr gets a double leg takedown into Newman's guard.
Newman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Newman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whitaker Jr passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr tries for a kimura but Newman is defending well.
Newman tries to buck Whitaker Jr off but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Newman is trying to control Whitaker Jr's posture but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
Newman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whitaker Jr's best efforts.
Whitaker Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whitaker Jr passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Whitaker Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whitaker Jr trying to control the action but Newman is working from the bottom.
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 Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whitaker Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker Jr moves away.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman connects with the punch.
Newman throws a leg kick but Whitaker Jr checks it.
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Paul Newman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newman! But no joy.
Newman connects with a jab.
Newman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman avoids the head kick by Whitaker Jr.
Newman throws a front kick that sends Whitaker Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Newman misses with a low kick.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Newman throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Newman.
Whitaker Jr looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range.
Whitaker Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newman. That one must have hurt.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newman.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Newman misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
Newman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Newman lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newman 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 Whitaker Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitaker Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Whitaker Jr both land. Nice combination.
Newman misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Whitaker Jr blocks it well.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman connects with a leg kick. Whitaker Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Whitaker Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newman counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newman.
Whitaker Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker Jr throws out the jab.
Whitaker Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Newman sprawls well. He's pushed Whitaker Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Whitaker Jr scores with a jab. Newman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr tries to land a leg kick but Newman saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newman throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
Newman throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker Jr's shoulder, as Whitaker Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker Jr digs a good body shot into Newman's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. That's going to slow Newman down.
Newman misses the body punch
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newman scores with a push kick.
Newman misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr with a poor takedown
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newman misses with the body kick
and Whitaker Jr counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman lands with a hook. Whitaker Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whitaker Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Newman misses.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newman fakes the leg kick and cracks Whitaker Jr in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newman scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Newman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Whitaker Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newman.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Whitaker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Newman. Beautiful body shot.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newman lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pernell Whitaker Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Whitaker Jr off balance momentarily.
Whitaker Jr jabs at Newman's body.
Newman checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Newman lands a nice looking body kick.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Whitaker Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whitaker Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitaker Jr.
Newman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whitaker Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Newman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Whitaker Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Newman misses with a looping right.
Whitaker Jr throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
Newman feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newman counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr misses the shot to the body.
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker Jr moves out of range easily.
Newman jabs at Whitaker Jr's body.
Whitaker Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newman lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
Whitaker Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman lands with a slapping head kick.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Newman lands.
Whitaker Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Newman looks to land a body kick but Whitaker Jr moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newman walks into a left hand.
Newman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitaker Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitaker Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Newman avoids it.
Whitaker Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Newman.
Newman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Newman throws out a counter right but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitaker Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whitaker Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Newman, which made it look bad.
Newman dives in and grabs Whitaker Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitaker Jr pushes down on Newman's head and hops out.
Whitaker Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker Jr with a hook.
Whitaker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Whitaker Jr blocks the low kick.
Whitaker Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newman blocks a low kick nicely.
Whitaker Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Newman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newman scores with a spinning back kick!
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitaker Jr as he jumps to the side.
Whitaker Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr avoids the body shot from Newman.
Whitaker Jr throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newman. That's going to slow Whitaker Jr down.
Decent striking displayed by Whitaker Jr there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as Newman throws a body kick.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newman in his tracks.
Whitaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Newman avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr misses with a head kick.
A jab from Whitaker Jr finds it's way through Newman's defenses.
Newman staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whitaker Jr. Newman shrugs it off though.
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman connects with a crisp jab.
Whitaker Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Newman counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pernell Whitaker Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitaker Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
Our winner, Pernell Whitaker Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legstrong comes into the arena with Oshi - God Hour blaring out of the sound system. Escobar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Pun - Brave in The Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Donk. Legstrong catches Escobar right on the button with a cross.
Legstrong moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Legstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Legstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar looks to land a body kick but Legstrong moved away.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Legstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Legstrong connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legstrong somewhat.
A cross from Legstrong lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Legstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legstrong slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Legstrong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Legstrong is breathing heavily.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Legstrong scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar gets through Legstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legstrong misses with some punches.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to sprawl but Legstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar sees it coming and defends easily.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.
Legstrong trying to mount his opponent but Escobar defends it.
Escobar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Legstrong is controlling well.
Escobar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legstrong's back!
Escobar gets his hands free as Legstrong looks to control.
Escobar working for a choke but Legstrong is defending well.
Escobar tries to get the hooks in deep but Legstrong pushed the leg off.
Legstrong trying to control the hands but Escobar won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Legstrong doesn't escape.
Escobar not allowing Legstrong to control his hands.
Escobar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Escobar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Legstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut.
Escobar wants to slow Legstrong down by chopping away at his legs.
Legstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Legstrong shoots in but Escobar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Lance Legstrong has been cut.
Escobar throws a hook but Legstrong blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar moves out of range as Legstrong strikes.
Legstrong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legstrong fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Legstrong backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Legstrong crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Paul Wani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wani's entrance music is *South* Sudan. A fine choice. Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Ivar Lodbrok will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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220 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Paul Wani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wani blocks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lodbrok - just one landing.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Wani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wani thows a leg kick but Lodbrok checks it
and Wani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodbrok 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.
Wani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lodbrok.
Wani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wani throws a big shot that misses.
Lodbrok ducks right into an uppercut from Wani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wani cracks the inside of Lodbrok's front leg.
Wani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Wani connects with a single shot there.
Lodbrok cracks Wani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lodbrok finish him?
Wani is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wani.
Oh Wani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lodbrok cracks Wani on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wani falls backwards against the cage. Lodbrok follows up with more strikes that drop Wani to his knees. Lodbrok keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wani! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Lodbrok!
After the fight, Ivar Lodbrok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benvenuti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Eye Peas - Let's get retarded. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
16 - 9 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giacomo Benvenuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 3, fighting out of London, Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damozzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damozzi moves into the clinch.
Damozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damozzi lands with a left to the head.
Damozzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damozzi is trying to drag Benvenuti to the mat but Benvenuti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damozzi stalling in the clinch but Benvenuti improves position.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benvenuti presses Damozzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benvenuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Damozzi looks winded!
Benvenuti presses Damozzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benvenuti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Damozzi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benvenuti controlling the action here for a moment.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benvenuti can't find room to land a body shot as Damozzi controls the action.
Damozzi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damozzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.
Benvenuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benvenuti stalling against the cage.
Benvenuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Damozzi blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benvenuti drops Damozzi with a big knee straight up the middle! Damozzi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Frank Damozzi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damozzi avoids the body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti sends Damozzi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Benvenuti is motioning to the referee to let Damozzi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Damozzi is rocked!
Benvenuti scores with a hook to the body. Damozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benvenuti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Benvenuti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benvenuti scoring well with a low kick there.
Benvenuti looks for the body kick but Damozzi saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti connects with a leg kick. Damozzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benvenuti is looking to chop away at Damozzi's legs.
Benvenuti throws a low kick but Damozzi avoids it.
Benvenuti scores with a leg kick.
Benvenuti connects with a looping right hand.
Damozzi misses with a leg kick.
Damozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benvenuti manages to avoid it.
Benvenuti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Damozzi blocks the leg kick.
Giacomo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benvenuti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Benvenuti looks to land a left hand but Damozzi moved out of range nicely.
Benvenuti lunges at Damozzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Damozzi's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Benvenuti tries to sprawl out of it but Damozzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benvenuti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damozzi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Benvenuti gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Benvenuti!
Giacomo Benvenuti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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