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AMS FC 112: Wreckage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Yves Cachemaille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reidar Vedhult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jean Yves Cachemaille has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jean Yves Cachemaille seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Yves Cachemaille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reidar Vedhult!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vedhult has his takedown stuffed
letting Cachemaille counter with a right hand.
Cachemaille leaves Vedhult with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cachemaille misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cachemaille as Vedhult shoots in.
Jean Yves Cachemaille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reidar Vedhult.
Cachemaille tries to work over Vedhult's front leg with a kick but Vedhult checks it.
Vedhult is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vedhult tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cachemaille. Beautiful body shot.
Vedhult misses with a takedown
and Cachemaille moves into the clinch.
Cachemaille misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cachemaille uses from the top position.
Vedhult being controlled here, momentarily.
Vedhult looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cachemaille is looking to stand up but Vedhult won't let him.
Vedhult working for a triangle but Cachemaille defends it easily.
Vedhult looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cachemaille is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cachemaille stands up from Vedhult's guard - Cachemaille perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vedhult shoots and misses
and Cachemaille counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vedhult with a poor takedown
and Cachemaille counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cachemaille lands with a nice body punch.
Vedhult closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cachemaille's guard.
Cachemaille scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vedhult tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cachemaille swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult shoots for a takedown but Cachemaille saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cachemaille misses its target.
Cachemaille drops Vedhult with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vedhult looks back up at him and smiles so Cachemaille waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vedhult is rocked!
Vedhult fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vedhult is still on wobbly legs! Can Cachemaille finish him?
Vedhult avoids the body shot from Cachemaille.
Vedhult seems to have recovered his senses.
Vedhult with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cachemaille to counter with a crisp jab.
Cachemaille leaves Vedhult with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vedhult chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cachemaille can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cachemaille lands a big right hand that sends Vedhult crashing to the mat! Cachemaille stays standing though and waves Vedhult back to his feet!
Jean Yves Cachemaille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cachemaille quickly recovers to half guard.
Vedhult passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cachemaille!
Cachemaille can't escape the position.
Cachemaille is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vedhult sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cachemaille is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cachemaille working to try and regain half guard.
Vedhult controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Yves Cachemaille dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vedhult fails with the takedown.
Vedhult shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vedhult is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cachemaille has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vedhult is on him like a limpet, forcing Cachemaille back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedhult is trying to pull guard but Cachemaille has him pressed against the cage.
Vedhult is trying to pull guard but Cachemaille turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jean Yves Cachemaille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reidar Vedhult.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cachemaille scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vedhult jumps guard but Cachemaille stands there with Vedhult around his waist. Vedhult gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Cachemaille.
Vedhult being controlled against the cage.
Vedhult has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cachemaille is trying to keep an underhook but Vedhult manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vedhult prevents Cachemaille from improving his position.
Vedhult seems to be working for a kimura but Cachemaille defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cachemaille manages to get to full guard.
Cachemaille looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vedhult wants to pass the guard but Cachemaille is keeping the position.
Cachemaille is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cachemaille has control of Vedhult's left arm, preventing Vedhult from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vedhult trying to control the position from guard on top but Cachemaille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cachemaille trying to control the position.
Vedhult wants to control from the top but Cachemaille keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cachemaille throws a right hand that Vedhult ducks under and follows up with a left that Vedhult also avoids with ease.
Cachemaille is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vedhult is defended easily by Cachemaille.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vedhult.
Cachemaille is looking to counter the offense by Vedhult and move into the clinch.
Cachemaille throws a series of punches but Vedhult moves out of range.
And Vedhult tries to counter it with a takedown but Cachemaille pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vedhult shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cachemaille but Cachemaille pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vedhult tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cachemaille swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cachemaille plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vedhult gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cachemaille connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Yves Cachemaille dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vedhult avoids the head kick by Cachemaille.
A head kick misses from Cachemaille.
Vedhult fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cachemaille avoids it really well and circles away.
Vedhult closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cachemaille circles away.
Cachemaille is looking to counter punch.
Cachemaille bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedhult shoots in but Cachemaille avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jean Yves Cachemaille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reidar Vedhult.
Cachemaille's corner calls for a 1-2. Cachemaille obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vedhult showed some decent athleticism there.
Cachemaille wants to get back to full guard.
Reidar Vedhult has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cachemaille is concentrating on defense, preventing Vedhult from advancing position.
Vedhult trying to mount his opponent but Cachemaille defends it.
Cachemaille has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vedhult is working away from the top position though.
Cachemaille knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vedhult on the ground.
Vedhult is working for a kimura but Cachemaille is defending it quite comfortably.
Cachemaille is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vedhult's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vedhult's back!
Reidar Vedhult has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cachemaille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vedhult can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cachemaille trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vedhult trying to control the action but Cachemaille just sinks the hooks in.
Cachemaille has good solid back control here.
Vedhult's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Cachemaille's hands.
Cachemaille really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vedhult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vedhult gets back to half guard.
Vedhult tries to get to full guard but Cachemaille has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vedhult looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cachemaille content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vedhult wants to improve his position but Cachemaille is controlling well.
Cachemaille stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cachemaille throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vedhult attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vedhult is defended easily by Cachemaille.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Yves Cachemaille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cachemaille, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Yves Cachemaille!
Jean Yves Cachemaille decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desperately comes to the cage accompanied by Legend of a Banished Man. 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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177 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Struggling Desperately!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt moves into the clinch.
Desperately lands a nice knee to the body.
Desperately stalls.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Desperately's head coaches at Thirteenth Legion MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexander Engelbreckt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Desperately manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Engelbreckt swings for the body but Desperately moves out of range.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desperately counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Engelbreckt thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelbreckt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desperately half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Desperately gets caught flat footed, as Engelbreckt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Desperately is looking to stand up but Engelbreckt isn't so interested in that idea.
Engelbreckt wants to control from the top but Desperately keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt won't allow Desperately to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engelbreckt wants to control from the top but Desperately keeps moving.
Engelbreckt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Desperately misses with a looping right.
Engelbreckt dives in for a single leg takedown but Desperately sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Engelbreckt sprawls and moves away.
Engelbreckt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desperately's waist but Desperately gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Engelbreckt off to one side.
Desperately drops down looking for a counter takedown but Engelbreckt sprawls and moves away.
Struggling Desperately has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Desperately utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desperately has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Engelbreckt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Engelbreckt stalling in the clinch but Desperately improves position.
Desperately lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Desperately lands an uppercut.
Engelbreckt dodges an elbow strike from Desperately.
Desperately breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engelbreckt shoots for a takedown but Desperately saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Engelbreckt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Desperately counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Engelbreckt looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Desperately.
Desperately stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Desperately wants it to stay on the feet.
Desperately changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Desperately lands a big head kick that sends Engelbreckt tumbling to the mat! Desperately takes a step backwards and waves Engelbreckt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Alexander Engelbreckt has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Desperately as Engelbreckt shoots in.
Engelbreckt has Desperately up against the cage in a clinch.
Desperately lands a big knee to the head and Engelbreckt goes down! Desperately pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Struggling Desperately!
During a confident post fight interview, Struggling Desperately 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Promises is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by last of the mohicans . Keeping Promises told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keeping Promises!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Promises sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li tries for a takedown but Promises sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Li looks for a takedown but Promises sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li goes for a double leg but Promises avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Promises continues to drive forward.
Li 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.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Promises counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li's knee momentarily.
Promises bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Li misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Promises counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Promises scores with a leg kick.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Promises sprawls well. Promises wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Promises.
Promises replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li blocks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Promises.
Promises lands a nice looking body kick.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Promises but Promises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Promises replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Promises scores with a shot to the body.
Li tries for a takedown but Promises circles away easily
and Promises counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Promises!
Promises scores with a kick to the body.
Promises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Promises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Promises feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Li tries for a takedown but Promises circles away easily
and Promises cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Promises throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keeping Promises is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Promises jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Promises's corner calls for a 1-2. Promises obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Promises lets loose with a powerful body kick. Li will feel that in the morning.
Promises throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Promises. That one must have hurt.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Promises.
A solid leg kick lands there for Promises.
Promises cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
A solid body kick from Promises.
Promises throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Promises has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Promises circles away from the clinch attempt.
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Li crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Promises - the referee stops the clock and Li gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Promises. Li manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Promises.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
Promises pushes Li away with a front kick.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Promises lands with a nice body punch.
Promises lets loose with a powerful body kick. Li will feel that in the morning.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Promises finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Promises throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Promises throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Promises throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Li.
Promises's corner calls for a 1-2. Promises obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Promises catches Li with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Promises bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Promises, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
Promises feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Li is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Promises manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Promises lands a nice shot to the body.
Promises scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Promises explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Promises lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Promises, as that shot connected.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
Promises fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Promises thumps Li with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Promises lands a jab to the head.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Promises has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Promises fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Li misses with a shot to the body
and Promises counters with a solid body kick.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Promises counters with a straight right hand.
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
Promises lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Li might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Promises feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
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!
Li takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Promises connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Promises lands a nice looking body shot.
Promises connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Li. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
Li walks forward, straight into a front kick from Promises.
Promises lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Promises scores with a shot to the body.
Promises bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Promises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Promises thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Promises fakes the leg kick and cracks Li in the body.
Li takes one on the button.
Li walks forward, straight into a front kick from Promises.
An inside leg kick lands from Promises.
Promises throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keeping Promises seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Promises keeps the fight on the outside.
Promises was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Promises but Promises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Promises throws a good cross that connects.
Promises takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises scoring well with a low kick there.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Promises counters with a body kick.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Promises lands a jab.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Promises appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Promises connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Promises lands a nice shot to the body.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Promises, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Promises against the cage but Promises circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Li tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Promises scores with a kick to the midsection.
Li's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Promises connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Promises keeps Li at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Promises. That's going to slow Li down.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Promises. That one must have hurt.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Promises. Promises obviously looking to wear him down.
Li needs to keep his hands up - Promises had a free shot at his head there.
Promises throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Promises lands a front kick.
Promises thows a body kick. Li tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Promises throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises lets loose with a powerful body kick. Li will feel that in the morning.
Promises with a hook.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
A good leg kick by Promises.
Promises is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Good leg kick by Promises there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Promises connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Promises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Promises scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Promises tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Promises to the ground. Promises escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Promises tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Promises lands with a kick to the temple. Li shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Li fails with the takedown
and Promises makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Li fails with the takedown.
Promises is trying to counter with his kicks.
Promises throws a head kick that Li semi-blocks.
Promises thuds his shin into the meat of Li's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Promises. That's going to slow Li down.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Promises.
Promises tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Promises thuds his shin into the meat of Li's side.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Promises but Promises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Promises tries a quick counter leg kick but Li is wise to it.
Promises scores with a jab to the jaw.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
Promises looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Promises - that will leave a mark!
Promises plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Promises can pounce on him.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Promises avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Promises tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Promises lands an impressive looking overhand right. Li doesn't seem phased though.
Promises delivers a nice body kick.
Promises pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Promises tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Promises.
Li with a poor takedown
and Promises counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Promises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with a takedown
and Promises connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Promises avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
Promises connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Promises as Li shoots in.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Li sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Li takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Promises there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Promises.
Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Promises is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Promises circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Promises can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Promises.
Promises lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Promises.
Promises lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Promises.
A decent looking cross lands there for Promises.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Promises gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Promises.
Promises buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Promises finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Promises counters with a good low kick that Li was not able to check.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Promises.
Promises looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Promises throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Li misses
and Promises cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Promises pushes Li away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Li is looking to wear down Promises with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Promises.
Jason Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keeping Promises is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Promises.
Promises throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keeping Promises comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Promises has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keeping Promises!
Keeping Promises tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicola Cardinale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardinale.
Cardinale tries to work over Adamson's front leg with a kick but Adamson checks it.
Cardinale is looking to chop away at Adamson's legs.
Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but Cardinale shows good takedown defense.
Cardinale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adamson checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardinale slips a jab from Adamson.
Adamson blocks a low kick nicely.
Adamson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adamson swings for the body but Cardinale moves out of range.
A big left from Cardinale misses.
Cardinale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamson.
Cardinale 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 nice inside leg kick there by Cardinale. That's going to slow Adamson down.
Cardinale misses with an uppercut.
Cardinale lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cardinale avoids the head kick by Adamson.
Cardinale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cardinale is trying to control. Adamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamson.
Cardinale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardinale looking to pass the guard.
Cardinale trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
Cardinale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardinale has managed to get both his arms back between Adamson's legs - danger averted.
Adamson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cardinale's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adamson is one step ahead there.
Cardinale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adamson uses it to pass to side control.
Adamson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cardinale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Cardinale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardinale manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cardinale is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardinale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardinale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardinale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardinale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adamson is aware though and is defending well.
Adamson passes Cardinale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adamson is trying to work for a kimura but Cardinale is defending well.
Cardinale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale wants to control but Adamson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cardinale is looking to improve his position.
Adamson lands strikes from half guard.
Adamson lands strikes from half guard.
Cardinale tries to get to full guard but Adamson has control of the leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adamson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Adamson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardinale sees it coming and defends easily.
Adamson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Nicola Cardinale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cardinale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cardinale avoids the body shot from Adamson.
Adamson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cardinale to counter with a crisp jab.
Adamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardinale was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamson.
Good work by Adamson as he checks the leg kick.
Cardinale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adamson looks to land a body kick but Cardinale moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cardinale 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 Adamson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adamson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cardinale. That's going to slow Adamson down.
Cardinale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamson.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Adamson moves out of range.
Adamson throws the kick towards the body but Cardinale avoids it.
Cardinale tried to counter with a leg kick but Adamson avoided it.
Cardinale throws the kick towards the body but Adamson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinale jabs at Adamson's body.
Cardinale misses with a straight right.
Cardinale lands with a nice body kick.
Cardinale misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Adamson. No joy for Cardinale on that attempt.
Cardinale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardinale defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson lands with a good body shot.
Adamson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardinale.
Adamson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardinale.
Adamson checks a leg kick.
And Adamson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardinale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adamson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardinale.
Nice shot lands for Adamson.
Adamson moves out of range of the body kick from Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinale throws a chopping leg kick but Adamson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cardinale wants to land a leg kick but Adamson is out of range.
Adamson tries a low kick but Cardinale avoids it.
Adamson leaves Cardinale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicola Cardinale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardinale.
Cardinale tries a low kick but Adamson avoids it.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cardinale eats them both and turns towards Adamson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardinale throws a body kick that misses.
Cardinale ducks right into an uppercut from Adamson.
Adamson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardinale missing with a left hand there. Adamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Adamson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cardinale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cardinale avoids a kick to the body.
Adamson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardinale throws an overhand right that lands on Adamson's shoulder, as Adamson tries to avoid the shot.
Adamson feints the counter takedown.
Cardinale misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cardinale blocks the leg kick.
Cardinale gets the takedown into side control.
Adamson is looking for a sweep.
Cardinale postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cardinale creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adamson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cardinale working away.
Cardinale creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adamson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cardinale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adamson, who protects the arm well.
Adamson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson trying to control from the bottom.
Adamson gets back to full guard.
Cardinale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cardinale postures up.
Cardinale preventing the sweep.
Adamson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardinale is now in half guard.
Cardinale is trying to control. Adamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicola Cardinale dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Adamson scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cardinale, as that shot connected.
Cardinale tests Adamson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicola Cardinale is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardinale lands with a straight right. Adamson didn't see that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Adamson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Cardinale slips a straight right by Adamson.
Cardinale throws a low kick but Adamson avoids it.
Adamson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardinale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamson's knee momentarily.
Adamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardinale.
Adamson scores with a jab to the head.
Cardinale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardinale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardinale throws a low kick but Adamson moves out of range easily.
Adamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardinale defends it well.
Adamson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardinale off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardinale swivels and escapes.
Cardinale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adamson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardinale has time to react.
Adamson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardinale motions for Adamson to come forward. Cardinale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson's corner calls for a 1-2. Adamson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adamson avoids a kick to the body.
Adamson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adamson connects with a jab.
Cardinale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardinale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adamson swivels and escapes.
Cardinale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardinale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adamson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cardinale.
A big left from Adamson misses.
Cardinale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamson checks it well.
Adamson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cardinale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale defending well as Adamson loads up on a big left hand.
Cardinale tried to counter with a leg kick but Adamson avoided it.
Adamson misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardinale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adamson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cardinale's half guard.
Adamson prevents Cardinale from improving his position.
Adamson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardinale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adamson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamson connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardinale is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardinale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardinale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardinale throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing Cardinale from controlling successfully.
Raphael Adamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardinale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardinale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamson is keeping the position for now.
Adamson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardinale.
Nicola Cardinale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Cardinale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adamson working a defensive guard here.
Cardinale trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adamson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adamson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardinale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cardinale.
Adamson wants to land a leg kick but Cardinale is out of range.
Adamson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adamson scores with a leg kick.
Cardinale cracks Adamson with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Cardinale - just one landing.
Cardinale lands a jab to Adamson's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Adamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardinale 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 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nicola Cardinale!
After winning the bout, Nicola Cardinale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Madson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusty Madson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergio Moraes's chin.
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusty Madson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes throws a poor cross that misses
and Madson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moraes thinking.
Madson cracks a nice hook into Moraes's ribs.
Moraes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madson closes the distance and clinches.
Madson lands a nice uppercut.
Moraes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moraes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Madson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Madson taking a breather.
Madson takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Moraes.
Madson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraess head.
Moraes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moraes pulls guard successfully.
Madson is posturing up here but Moraes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Madson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Madson has to tap! Slick submission there by Moraes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Moraes!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergio Moraes 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 Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xanadu Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xanadu Newton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maverick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Newton connects with a right hand. Maverick shakes it off.
Newton misses the jab.
Newton scores with a leg kick.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maverick shoots in for a double leg but Newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
A low kick from Maverick misses
and Newton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newton checks a leg kick.
Maverick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick 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.
A low kick from Newton is predictable there
and Maverick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick slips under a jab from Newton.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Maverick's belly button to the back.
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for Newton's leg but Newton calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Newton misses
and Maverick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Newton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a body shot
and Newton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maverick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Newton scores with a four punch combination!
Xanadu Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton throws a front kick aimed at Maverick's knee but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
Maverick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maverick scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton wants to land a leg kick but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick throws out a leg kick but Newton moves out of range and Maverick only half commits.
Maverick misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a leg kick that misses.
Newton works Maverick's body with a nice hook.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maverick is looking to wear down Newton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
Newton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton throws out a powerful jab.
Newton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maverick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maverick throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maverick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
Newton thows a leg kick but Maverick checks it
and Maverick counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton lands a jab to the head.
Newton takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Newton misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maverick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Xanadu Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Newton's knee momentarily.
Newton feints and then cracks Maverick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maverick down.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton motions for Maverick to come forward. Newton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maverick jabs at Newton's body.
Newton moves to clinch but Maverick breaks away
and Maverick counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maverick tries to work over Newton's front leg with a kick but Newton checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newton looks to throw a body kick
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Newton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maverick takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maverick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maverick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Newton trying to control from the bottom.
Maverick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maverick is just content to waste time from the top position. Newton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick slips nicely into half guard.
Newton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maverick has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Maverick lands with some strikes.
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Newton has hold of Maverick's hands but Maverick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Newton trying to hold on to Maverick's head to control him but Maverick postures up.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maverick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maverick trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maverick with a nice head shot there.
Maverick is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maverick is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick with a nice head shot there.
Maverick trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maverick is one step ahead there.
Maverick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maverick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maverick chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Maverick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dan Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton working for a triangle but Maverick defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Maverick dominated that second round.
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!
Newton throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Maverick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maverick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maverick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Maverick is predictable there
and Newton counters with a solid body kick.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Xanadu Newton has been cut.
Maverick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton moves away from the strike by Maverick.
Newton keeps Maverick at a distance using the push kick.
Maverick shoots for a double leg takedown but Newton sprawls well. He's pushed Maverick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Maverick's head back.
Newton scoring well with a low kick there.
Maverick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton.
Maverick looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton lands the left hand.
Maverick throws a shot to the body.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Maverick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xanadu Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maverick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Newton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
Newton is looking to land body kicks.
Newton looks to land a right hand but Maverick moved out of range.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maverick lands with a slapping head kick.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maverick checks a leg kick nicely.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maverick can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Maverick misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton avoids the head kick by Maverick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton misses with a low kick.
Maverick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newton just manages to avoid it.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Maverick is looking to counter punch.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maverick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Maverick's head.
Maverick's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maverick in his tracks.
Maverick feints and then cracks Newton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newton down.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maverick. Maverick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maverick works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanadu Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xanadu Newton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Hayes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runkputte.
Hayes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runkputte's calf.
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runkputte.
Runkputte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hayes is rocked!
Hayes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runkputte in his tracks.
Oh Hayes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runkputte moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runkputte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Runkputte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkputte throws a series of punches but Hayes moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkputte lands a jab to the head.
Runkputte throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runkputte throws out the jab.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Runkputte.
Runkputte's corner calls for a 1-2. Runkputte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayes wants to slow Runkputte down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Runkputte.
Runkputte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkputte rushes Hayes and presses him up against the cage.
Hayes wants to break free but Runkputte has control.
Runkputte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runkputte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hayes under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes cracks Runkputte with a good jab.
Runkputte clinches.
Runkputte can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runkputte throws a low kick, looking for Hayes's leg but Hayes calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Hayes.
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runkputte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Hayes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runkputte scores with a jab.
Runkputte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayes's head.
Hayes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runkputte throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runkputte lands a right hook to the body.
Runkputte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runkputte lands the left hand.
Runkputte motions for Hayes to come forward. Runkputte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte closes the distance and clinches.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Hayes as the two fighters clinch.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runkputte to score with a decent uppercut.
Runkputte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runkputte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayes is out of range and Runkputte settles back down.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runkputte scores with the left hand. Hayes knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runkputte's head.
Hayes throws out a leg kick but Runkputte moves out of range and Hayes only half commits.
Runkputte throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Runkputte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runkputte motions for Hayes to come forward. Runkputte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runkputte slips a straight right by Hayes.
Hayes connects with an inside leg kick.
Runkputte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes lands an overhand right.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runkputte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that round.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Runkputte!
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Runkputte throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Runkputte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runkputte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Runkputte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runkputte throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes scoring well with a low kick there.
Runkputte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayes on the side of the head.
Runkputte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runkputte connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Runkputte lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Hayes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runkputte looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
Hayes lands a two punch combo.
Runkputte cracks Hayes with a good jab.
Runkputte ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Runkputte checks a low kick from Hayes.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Runkputte throws a combination. Hayes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hayes throws a combination. Runkputte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runkputte wants to clinch.
Hayes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Runkputte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte looks to land a combination but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Runkputte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runkputte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayes swats away the attempt to clinch by Runkputte.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Runkputte counter with a right hand.
Hayes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Runkputte misses with a body shot.
Runkputte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Runkputte clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte lands an uppercut.
Hayes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte wants to stall.
Runkputte takes a shot to the head.
Hayes takes a shot to the head.
Runkputte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hayes lands with a left to the head.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Runkputte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Runkputte lands with a right hand.
Runkputte moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
The fighters circling - Runkputte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runkputte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes misses with a low kick as Runkputte jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes slips a straight right by Runkputte.
Runkputte lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Hayes.
A little jabbing left from Runkputte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hayes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Runkputte.
Hayes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runkputte is out of range and Hayes settles back down.
It seemed like Runkputte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runkputte scores with a body shot.
Hayes drops his hands momentarily and Runkputte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hayes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Runkputte eats them both and turns towards Hayes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hayes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runkputte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Runkputte checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes wants to land a leg kick but Runkputte is out of range.
A jab lands there for Runkputte.
Runkputte checks a low kick from Hayes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Runkputte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runkputte scores with a nice head shot.
Runkputte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runkputte throws a series of punches but Hayes moves out of range.
Runkputte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runkputte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayes with a jab.
Runkputte throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Runkputte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runkputte misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runkputte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
A big right from Runkputte misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Runkputte.
Hayes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Runkputte misses with a straight right.
Hayes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Runkputte is able to avoid easily.
Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runkputte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runkputte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runkputte tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runkputte throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes throwing a counter right hand but Runkputte manages to avoid it.
Hayes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Runkputte moves away and avoids it.
Runkputte defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Runkputte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Runkputte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runkputte closes the distance and pushes Hayes back into the cage.
Runkputte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hayes's efforts to push away.
Hayes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Runkputte won't allow it.
Runkputte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hayes's efforts to push away.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Runkputte throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runkputte lands with a shot to the body.
Runkputte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runkputte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayes, pushing him back against the cage.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runkputte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runkputte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkputte struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayes controls his hands.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Runkputte wants to clinch.
Hayes throws a big counter combination but Runkputte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runkputte has closed the distance and engaged Hayes in a clinch.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayes is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runkputte lands a body shot.
Runkputte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Hayes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runkputte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runkputte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jorde Runkputte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runkputte throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorde Runkputte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runkputte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorde Runkputte 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 Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Ross Swann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swann.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Brown.
We've been informed that Swann 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.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Swann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Swann lands with an overhand left.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Swann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swann's head.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Swann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Swann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Swann blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swann. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Swann.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swann sprawls and moves away.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swann to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swann.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swann doesn't seem phased though.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Swann slips the punch.
Swann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
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!
Brown stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swann breaks the clinch.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left and a right from Swann both land. Nice combination.
Swann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Swann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann scores with a nice right hand.
Brown throws a hook but Swann blocks it.
Swann digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Swann moves out of range.
Swann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Swann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown connects with a jab.
Swann slips under a jab.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swann can do to turn this around?
Swann throws out a powerful jab.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Swann with an uppercut!
Swann throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
A punch lands to the side of Swann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Swann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Swann. That snapped Brown's head back.
Swann throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Swann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Swann didn't expect that.
Swann managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Swann keeps moving.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swann is keeping the position for now.
Swann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trey Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Swann is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Swann being controlled here momentarily.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swann manages to get himself to full guard.
Swann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swann working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Swann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Brown tenderised Swann's leg. Swann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown throws a head kick but Swann moves out of range.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Swann ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Swann looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Swann connects with a nice looking jab.
Swann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown throws a push kick but Swann slaps the foot to one side.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swann dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swann throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown looks for the body kick but Swann saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick but Swann checks it.
Brown moves away from the strike by Swann.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swann, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swann tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Swann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swann misses with a wild body shot.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swann.
Still in the clinch, Swann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Brown.
Swann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swann avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Brown is trying to stall.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Swann controls the action.
Brown tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Swann avoids the damage to the body.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is pushing Swann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Brown.
Swann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown trying to stall but Swann improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swann as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Swann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brown.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Swann gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Swann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swann misses with a series of wild punches.
Swann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swann!
Brown tries to clinch but Swann is having none of it.
Ross Swann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Swann.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Brown!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller's entrance music is Kreator - Violent Revolution. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockefeller works the jab nicely.
Rockefeller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockefeller gets a double leg takedown into Queen's guard.
Rockefeller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Queen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rockefeller postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockefeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockefeller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockefeller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen looking to control.
Rockefeller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller lands a couple of digs.
Queen controlling Rockefeller's posture.
Rockefeller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.
Rockefeller throwing strikes but missing.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockefeller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rockefeller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockefeller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockefeller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller works over Queen with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockefeller trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen is trying to keep Rockefeller in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockefeller.
Queen pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockefeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockefeller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Queen avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rockefeller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that round.
That's time! Rockefeller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockefeller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Rockefeller blocks the low kick.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Rockefeller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Queen checks a low kick from Rockefeller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockefeller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Queen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Queen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockefeller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Rockefeller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to wear down Queen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Rockefeller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Rockefeller off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockefeller scores with a spinning back kick!
Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queen sprawls well. Queen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rockefeller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up but Queen circles away and keeps his distance.
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Rockefeller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body.
Queen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockefeller wants to land a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Rockefeller scores with a punch to the head.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rockefeller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rockefeller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Queen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Queen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Queen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Queen blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Queen stuns Rockefeller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws a leg kick but Rockefeller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockefeller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockefeller with a hook.
James Dean Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockefeller moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Queen throws a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Queen 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.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a nice right hand.
Queen throws a lazy body kick
and Rockefeller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Queen trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller distracts Queen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queen has Rockefeller pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
James Dean Rockefeller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockefeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Queen trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller throws a combination. Queen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rockefeller tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
As Rockefeller backs off Queen throws a huge counter combo but Rockefeller manages to avoid it all.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Queen throws a leg kick but Rockefeller moved away.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller blocks a leg kick.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rockefeller tries to land a front kick but Queen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Queen throws a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Rockefeller misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
A leg kick checked by Queen.
Queen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Rockefeller moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
As Queen tries to get set, Rockefeller tries to push him back and clinch up but Queen manages to avoid the attempt.
Queen throws a low kick but Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Queen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Rockefeller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Queen.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockefeller tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller drops his hands momentarily and Queen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Queen lands a right hook to the body.
Rockefeller connects with a nice looking jab.
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen throws a leg kick which misses Rockefeller's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockefeller tries to avoid it.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Queen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Rockefeller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen thuds his right hand into Rockefeller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rockefeller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller checks a low kick from Queen.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Queen misses.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Rockefeller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockefeller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen.
Rockefeller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockefeller, right into the meat.
Queen thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Rockefeller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockefeller cracks Queen with a nice body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller wants to take the fight to the mat but Queen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller is looking to clinch.
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking hook.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Rockefeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.
Queen lands a jab to Rockefeller's midsection.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick.
Queen takes one to the side of the head.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller punishes Queen's body with a nice straight punch.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Rockefeller misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockefeller.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Queen.
Well Rockefeller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
After winning the bout, James Dean Rockefeller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Oliver Queen had this to say: 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Televing comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - End of all Hope. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Televing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Televing moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Televing.
Mangrove Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Christian Televing has been cut.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Televing blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Televing struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Televing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Televing prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Televing.
Mangrove Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Televing.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Televing.
A hook to the body from Televing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Televing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
Televing swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Mangrove Jr works on Televing's body with a couple of short punches.
Televing throws an elbow but it misses.
Televing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Televing blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Televing tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Televing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Televing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Televing blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Televing misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr pushes Televing back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Televing prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr is working Televing over against the cage.
Televing is breathing heavily.
Televing takes a shot to the head.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Televing.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Televing backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Televing lands a left hand.
Mangrove Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christian Televing's cut is getting worse.
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr lands a body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Televing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Televing misses with a body punch.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Televing.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Televing prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Nice body punch from Televing - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
Televing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Televing.
Televing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Televing.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Televing tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Televing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Televing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Televing prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Televing controls his hands.
Televing blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Televing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Televing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Televing tries to clinch up.
Televing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Televing misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Televing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
A body shot lands from Televing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Televing.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Televing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Televing controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christian Televing's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr drops Televing onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Televing is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Televing is rocked!
Televing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Televing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Televing! More strikes from Mangrove Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Televing lies dazed against the cage as Mangrove Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Tevin Mangrove Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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