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AMS FC 116: Epidemic PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Nisk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Nisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wates!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wates gets a double leg takedown into Nisk's guard.
Nisk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nisk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wates defends well.
Nisk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nisk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wates defends it easily.
Wates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nisk keeping moving, preventing Wates from controlling successfully.
Wates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nisk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wates won't allow Nisk to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wates wants to control from the top but Nisk keeps moving.
Wates is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nisk has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wates is looking to defend but Nisk has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wates! Nisk pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wates taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Nisk!
Post fight, Mike Nisk took to the microphone: 'I want to thank DX, my grappling schools, and everyone else in life that gave me a shot at this. The time is now. I won't let you down.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ho Lee Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Constanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ho Lee Fuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adolfo Constanzo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Constanzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuk somewhat.
Constanzo tries to counter with a clinch but Fuk shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Constanzo as Fuk shoots in.
Constanzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Constanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Fuk seems unphased.
Fuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Constanzo but Constanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Lee Fuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Fuk throws a low kick but Constanzo avoids it.
Fuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constanzo thows a body kick. Fuk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fuk is breathing heavily.
Constanzo jabs at Fuk's body.
Constanzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Constanzo lands a big right hook! Fuk looks hurt but is still standing! Constanzo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fuk falls down and Constanzo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fuk's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Constanzo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adolfo Constanzo!
A victorious Adolfo Constanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has chosen Peste as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Killer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Country.
Country shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Country shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Country checks a low kick from Killer.
Country appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Country misses.
Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Country shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killer pinned against the cage. Killer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killer throws a right and a left that Country avoids nicely.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
As Killer tries to get set, Country tries to push him back and clinch up but Killer manages to avoid the attempt.
Country fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Killer to the ground. Country is now in Killer's guard.
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!
Country wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Country might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Country scoring with punches to the head and body.
Country throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Country trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer looking to control.
Country postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Country postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Country accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Country seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Country pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Country accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Country is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Country will feel that in the morning.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Country shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a head kick!
It looks like Nelson Country has been cut.
Country takes one on the button.
Country shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Country keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Country takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killer steps into range and cracks Country with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Country flops backwards and Killer dives into his guard looking to finish!
Country is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Country is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Country trying to control the position here.
Country seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer postures up.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country has a closed guard, preventing Killer from standing up.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Country is keeping the position for now.
Country controls Killer momentarily but Killer frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Killer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Killer.
Killer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer drops Country with a huge uppercut! Country drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Killer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Killer!
A very excited looking Eddie Killer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Its Ono enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 13 - 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ono tries a head kick but it misses.
Ono bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
Li with a poor takedown
and Ono counters with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Ono.
Ono takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ono scores with a jab.
Li takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ono moves away from the strike by Li.
Nice shot by Ono.
Ono throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ono quickly recovers to half guard.
Li throws a strike but Ono avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ono wants to sweep but no luck.
Li is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at H-13 Alpha Elite Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li throws a strike but Ono rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li looking to control.
Ono wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Ono is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ono stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ono sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ono has passed into side control.
Li trying his best to control but Ono has mounted him.
Ono controlling from mount.
Li tries to reverse the position but Ono maintains control.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Li wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono content just to control the position here.
Li tries to lock up and control but Ono gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Li tries to reverse the position but Ono maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Li is looking to improve his position but Ono isn't that keen on the idea.
Li bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Ono pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono dominated that 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.
Ono stuffs the takedown.
Ono now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Li looks for a takedown but Ono sprawls well.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Its Ono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ono lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Ono.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ono paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ono cracks Li with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ono defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li misses with a takedown
and Ono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono lands with a right hand.
Li is rocked!
Ono stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ono! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li fails with the takedown.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ono. That's going to slow Li down.
Ono scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ono jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Ono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Ono.
It seemed like Ono was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ono.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Ono thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Ono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li ducks straight into an uppercut from Ono and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Li manages to regain guard straight away.
Ono stays in close to Li's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ono is controlling him.
Ono postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono distracts Li with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ono is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ono wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Ono won't allow Li to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Li with a poor takedown
enabling Ono to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Ono connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Ono feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Ono stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ono.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ono throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Ono.
Ono has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Li shoots in and drives through. Ono sprawls well.
Ono moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ono! Li is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Its Ono!
A relieved looking Its Ono thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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171 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
9 - 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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardinale.
We've been informed that Maverick 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.
Maverick tries a low kick but Cardinale avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Maverick blocks the leg kick.
Cardinale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardinale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cardinale misses with a low kick.
Cardinale rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardinale.
Cardinale lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Cardinale misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick cracks Cardinale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Cardinale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardinale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardinale tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale moves to clinch but Maverick breaks away
and Maverick counters with a good low kick that Cardinale was not able to check.
Cardinale throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Cardinale moves out of range of the body kick from Maverick.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cardinale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Cardinale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maverick.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Cardinale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cardinale throws a wild body kick that Maverick sees coming a mile off.
Cardinale is looking to clinch.
Cardinale blocks a jab.
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick.
Maverick throws a jab when Cardinale was well out of range.
Cardinale cracks the inside of Maverick's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale throws a body kick that misses.
Cardinale throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.
Cardinale rushes Maverick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardinale manages to break the clinch.
Maverick throws a low kick but Cardinale avoids it.
Cardinale throws a leg kick but Maverick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Cardinale moves out of range easily.
Cardinale fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maverick just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maverick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardinale misses with a leg kick.
Maverick throws a body kick that misses
and Cardinale counters with a nice uppercut.
Cardinale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maverick on the side of the head.
Maverick 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.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Cardinale moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick avoids the head kick by Cardinale.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maverick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maverick blocks the body kick.
Maverick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardinale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cardinale is nestled in close to Maverick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cardinale connects with a nice short shot to Maverick's temple.
Cardinale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cardinale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though.
Maverick trying to control but Cardinale postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardinale throws a strike but Maverick avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick is adopting a defensive guard.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
Cardinale trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Cardinale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardinale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cardinale throwing strikes from guard but Maverick blocks nicely.
Cardinale throwing strikes from guard but Maverick blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicola Cardinale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cardinale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cardinale motions for Maverick to come forward. Cardinale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick throws a fast counter high kick but Cardinale manages to duck under it in time.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinale thows a leg kick but Maverick checks it
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cardinale's knee momentarily.
Cardinale darts in looking for a takedown but Maverick gets double underhooks and turns Cardinale into the cage.
Maverick tries a quick counter leg kick but Cardinale is wise to it.
Maverick scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardinale misses with a straight right.
Dan Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maverick gets the takedown into side control.
Cardinale taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cardinale is trying to improve his position.
Maverick slows the pace down.
Cardinale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick trying to control the action but Cardinale is working from the bottom.
Maverick grinds an elbow into Cardinale's temple.
Dan Maverick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardinale is looking for a sweep.
Maverick wants to control but Cardinale is keeping him busy.
Cardinale is trying to improve his position.
Cardinale takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale is trying to get back to half guard.
Maverick scores with punches from side control.
Maverick is working Cardinale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cardinale looking for a sweep but Maverick has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cardinale regains half guard.
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 Maverick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardinale keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardinale, not yet.
Maverick passes Cardinale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maverick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maverick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cardinale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily.
Maverick trying to control the action but Cardinale is working from the bottom.
Maverick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardinale defending well though.
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.
Cardinale tries to get to full guard but Maverick has control of the leg.
Maverick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maverick working Cardinale over with strikes.
Maverick drops an elbow to the side of Cardinale's head.
Cardinale has a hand on Maverick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maverick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maverick breaks from Cardinale's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cardinale wants to control but Maverick is having none of it.
Cardinale is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Maverick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maverick connects with a high kick.
Cardinale throws a low kick but Maverick avoids it.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Cardinale saw that one coming.
Cardinale tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maverick manages to circle out of the way.
Cardinale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maverick finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardinale's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick checks a leg kick.
Cardinale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cardinale.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cardinale.
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Maverick missing with a left hand there. Cardinale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Cardinale.
Cardinale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardinale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maverick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maverick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Cardinale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cardinale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Maverick blocks the leg kick.
Cardinale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maverick counters with a nice body shot.
Maverick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Cardinale sees coming a mile off.
Cardinale moves out of range of the body kick from Maverick.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardinale.
Cardinale lands a leg kick that knocks Maverick off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardinale is looking to clinch.
Maverick clobbers Cardinale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cardinale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maverick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cardinale blocks it well.
Cardinale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardinale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cardinale throws a low kick, looking for Maverick's leg but Maverick calmly moves out of range.
Maverick blocks a low kick nicely.
Cardinale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardinale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cardinale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maverick.
Cardinale lands a leg kick that knocks Maverick off balance momentarily.
Cardinale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Cardinale wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cardinale misses with a body kick.
Cardinale tries to land a body kick
and Maverick counters with a good low kick that Cardinale was not able to check.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
Maverick catches Cardinale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maverick throws a push kick but Cardinale slaps the foot to one side.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Cardinale.
Cardinale misses with a low kick as Maverick jumps back.
A low kick from Maverick misses
and Cardinale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cardinale checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardinale throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardinale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardinale is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardinale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick scores with a body shot.
Cardinale loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Cardinale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
Cardinale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cardinale steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maverick. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardinale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maverick is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardinale throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maverick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Cardinale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardinale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Maverick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maverick 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Maverick!
A very excited looking Dan Maverick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann has chosen Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann throws a leg kick but Moraes checks it.
Swann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moraes.
Swann throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Moraes misses the target.
Swann swings for the body but Moraes moves out of range.
Moraes tries to counter by clinching up but Swann breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Swann misses its intended target.
It looked like Moraes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moraes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swann.
Swann misses with an uppercut. Moraes saw that one coming.
Swann swings for the body but Moraes moves out of range.
Moraes doesn't manage to clinch there - Swann circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann works over Moraes's head and body with a nice combination.
Moraes misses with an uppercut.
Swann drives through and clinches with Moraes against the cage.
Moraes blocking some punches.
Moraes swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Moraes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moraes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moraes.
A body shot lands from Swann.
A short left from Swann.
Moraes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swann avoids it.
Moraes throws an elbow but it misses.
Moraes tries to score a body lock takedown but Swann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Moraes.
Swann blocks an elbow strike.
Moraes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swanns head.
Swann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moraes backwards.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann is leaning against Moraes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moraes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swann's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moraes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swann's elbow.
Moraes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swann to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swann.
Moraes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraess head.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Moraes controls the action.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
Swann blocks the elbow strike.
Moraes jumps guard but Swann stands there with Moraes around his waist. Moraes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moraes backwards.
Swann tries to work over Moraes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann tries to work over Moraes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann takes an elbow to the temple.
Moraes pushes off an throws an elbow but Swann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moraes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moraes is rocked!
Swann digs a right hand underneath Moraes's ribcage. Moraes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Moraes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swann.
Moraes seems to have got his legs back now.
Swann avoids a wild elbow strike from Moraes.
Moraes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swann smiles and moves away.
Swann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moraes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Swann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann misses with the combination.
As Swann tries to get set, Moraes tries to push him back and clinch up but Swann manages to avoid the attempt.
Swann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moraes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moraes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Swann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moraes moves out of range of the strikes.
Moraes looks to throw the jab but Swann is out of range.
Swann scores with a jab to the head.
Swann closes the distance and clinches.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moraes lands an elbow that stopped Swann in his tracks for a moment.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Moraes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Moraes controls the action.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Moraes controls the action.
Moraes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swann blocks an elbow strike.
Swann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moraes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann lands a left hand.
Moraes blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moraes tries to pull guard but Swann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Swann misses with some punches.
Swann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Swann.
Swann tries a body shot but Moraes blocks it.
Moraes lands a shoulder strike.
Swann takes an elbow to the temple.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moraes prevents a body shot from Swann.
Swann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moraes tries to pull guard but Swann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Swann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moraes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moraes is looking to counter the offense by Swann and move into the clinch.
Swann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moraes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Swann.
Swann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swann lands a body shot.
Moraes is looking to clinch.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann misses with a body kick.
Moraes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Swann as he connects with a hook.
Moraes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swann throws a looping overhand right but Moraes ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moraes misses with an uppercut.
Swann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moraes doesn't seem bothered though.
Swann throws a nice looking combination but Moraes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swann drops Moraes with a huge uppercut! Moraes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Swann is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Swann!
Ross Swann really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illumi De Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Fritz Haarmann had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
210 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Illumi De Medici!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann walks into a stiff left hand from De Medici.
Haarmann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Medici on his heels. He'll look to pass De Medici's guard now, I'm sure.
De Medici is pulling down on Haarmann's head to control his posture.
De Medici keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
De Medici has control of Haarmann's left arm, preventing Haarmann from doing any damage.
Haarmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haarmann trying to control the position from guard on top but De Medici is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haarmann trying to control but De Medici is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Medici cracks Haarmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Haarmann ducks down to avoid it.
Haarmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and De Medici releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haarmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haarmann trying to control the position from guard on top but De Medici is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Medici seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann 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.
De Medici keeping moving, preventing Haarmann from controlling successfully.
De Medici keeping full guard, as Haarmann tries to pass.
Haarmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haarmann wants to control from the top but De Medici keeps moving.
Haarmann is really struggling to control De Medici but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Medici lands a left and a right that send Haarmann crashing to the mat, dazed. De Medici thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Fritz Haarmann has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann shoots in looking for a takedown. De Medici tries to sprawl out of it but Haarmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Medici manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Medici waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarmann.
Haarmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Medici sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from De Medici.
Haarmann misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a crisp one two that drops Haarmann! De Medici thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haarmann to his feet! Haarmann is in big trouble!
Illumi De Medici seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Medici.
De Medici drops Haarmann with a beautiful combination! Haarmann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Medici is looking for the KO!
Haarmann is rocked!
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Medici.
De Medici drops Haarmann with a straight right hand, right on the button! De Medici follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Illumi De Medici!
An out of breath Illumi De Medici thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fritz Haarmann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Zum Teufel!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Runkputte has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Runkputte misses with an uppercut.
Runkputte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Ignatov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Runkputte throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runkputte has time to react.
Runkputte misses with a kick to the body.
Runkputte takes one to the side of the head.
Runkputte misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Runkputte is just out of range.
Ignatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Runkputte misses the target.
Ignatov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runkputte manages to avoid it.
Runkputte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Runkputte moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatov.
Runkputte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatov can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatov defending well as Runkputte loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatov motions for Runkputte to come forward. Ignatov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkputte throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ignatov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Runkputte's knee momentarily.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatov - that will leave a mark!
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runkputte's sensitive parts.
Runkputte is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Runkputte misses with a few strikes there.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov connects with a jab.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatov moves into range and clinches up with Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte is trying to stall.
Ignatov lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Runkputte gets through Ignatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runkputte tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.
Runkputte is pushing Ignatov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runkputtes head.
Runkputte is working Ignatov over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a nice elbow.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Runkputte avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runkputte as Ignatov tries to tie him up.
Ignatov misses with an elbow strike.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Runkputte blocks it.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov breaks the clinch.
Runkputte instigates a clinch.
Ignatov is working Runkputte over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Runkputte.
Ignatov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatov.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov misses with an elbow over the top.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte takes an elbow to the temple.
Ignatov tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte is rocked!
Runkputte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Runkputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatov finish him?
Ignatov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runkputte seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Ignatov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ignatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runkputte.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Runkputte lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
Runkputte misses with a straight right.
Runkputte drops his hands for a split second and Ignatov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Runkputte face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ignatov follows up with a right hand that knocks Runkputte into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Ignatov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Ignatov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykk comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . Jack Burton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vesa Sykk's chin.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk gets a clinch.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Burton.
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sykk tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Burton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burton misses with an elbow over the top.
Sykk dodges an elbow strike from Burton.
Burton pulls guard successfully.
Burton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Sykk from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk slips nicely into half guard.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Sykk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sykk lands with a punch from half guard.
Sykk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Sykk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton moves into full guard.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Sykk is proving a slippery customer.
Sykk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burton's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykk defends it easily.
Sykk content to stall in guard here.
Sykk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sykk has his hands clasped together but Burton extends and breaks Sykk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Burton!
An out of breath Jack Burton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques La Haine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Haine has chosen Cut Killer - Nique La Police as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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203 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques La Haine!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Haine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Haine throws a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Haine lands with a kick to the ribs.
La Haine lands with a right hand.
La Haine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
La Haine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Haine misses with a straight right.
La Haine throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Haine misses with a looping left.
La Haine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Team Alpha Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Haine lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and La Haine counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
Atunes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Atunes looking to pass the guard.
Atunes throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Haine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atunes.
Atunes prevents La Haine from getting back to his feet.
Atunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Haine is keeping the position for now.
La Haine being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atunes trying to control the position from guard on top but La Haine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
La Haine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Haine is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
A combination from La Haine does no damage.
La Haine rushes Atunes and presses him up against the cage.
Atunes tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
La Haine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but La Haine is keeping busy.
La Haine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Haine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Haine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La Haine.
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but La Haine saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but La Haine avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Jacques La Haine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Haine looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes lands with an overhand left.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Haine under the eye.
La Haine throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
La Haine is not content to let Atunes control the position.
Atunes content to control rather than advance.
Atunes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atunes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing La Haine to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes is working La Haine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atunes throws an elbow that misses. La Haine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atunes's guard. Nice move by La Haine!
La Haine told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
La Haine stands up and waves to Atunes to follow him.
La Haine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Haine misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes cracks La Haine with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques La Haine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
La Haine avoids a kick to the body.
La Haine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from La Haine misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
La Haine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
Atunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but La Haine avoids it really well and circles away.
La Haine misses with a wild body shot.
La Haine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
La Haine fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Haine circles away quickly and effectively.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from La Haine tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a hook. La Haine ducked under it nicely.
La Haine misses with a body shot.
La Haine throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
La Haine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes lands with a right hand.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but La Haine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Haine connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
La Haine misses with a few strikes there.
La Haine stuffs the takedown attempt from Atunes. Atunes gets slowly back to his feet.
La Haine throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
La Haine throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Haine manages to avoid it.
La Haine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Haine tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Haine lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Haine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as La Haine blocks the leg kick.
La Haine moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
A big right from Atunes misses.
La Haine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La Haine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Haine connects with a looping right hand.
Atunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Haine circles away quickly and effectively.
La Haine connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but La Haine is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La Haine.
La Haine is looking to score with low kicks.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but La Haine slips the punch.
A low kick from La Haine is predictable there
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacques La Haine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine moves out of range of the strikes.
La Haine tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes gets the takedown into side control.
La Haine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Haine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atunes stuns La Haine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Haine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
La Haine checks the leg kick nicely there.
La Haine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Haine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Haine, as that shot connected.
La Haine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atunes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from La Haine - the referee stops the clock and Atunes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says La Haine. Atunes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Haine's calf.
La Haine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. La Haine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Haine throws out the jab.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Haine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Haine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Haine misses with a looping left.
Atunes stalks La Haine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into La Haine's face. La Haine staggers backwards, shaken.
Atunes misses the jab.
La Haine throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but La Haine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
La Haine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Haine.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Haine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but La Haine saw it coming and moves away.
La Haine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. La Haine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Haine takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
La Haine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
La Haine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atunes.
La Haine misses with a low kick.
La Haine misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Haine thinking.
Atunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
La Haine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Haine!
Atunes misses with a hook. La Haine ducked under it nicely.
Atunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. La Haine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
La Haine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but La Haine moved out of range nicely.
La Haine throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Haine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Haine throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes catches La Haine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A bone on bone clash there as La Haine blocks the leg kick.
La Haine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes thows a leg kick but La Haine checks it
and La Haine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Haine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Haine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Haine, as that shot connected.
La Haine takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
La Haine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes moves out of range as La Haine throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Haine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
A slow jab from La Haine misses its intended target.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Haine.
La Haine flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
La Haine misses with a head kick.
La Haine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on La Haine. That did some damage!
La Haine connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
La Haine tries to clinch
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes defending well as La Haine loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Haine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Haine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Haine tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Haine tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Atunes backing away here, and La Haine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a jab to La Haine's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Haine.
La Haine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Atunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but La Haine is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
La Haine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Haine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Haine takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
La Haine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donk. Atunes catches La Haine right on the button with a cross.
La Haine takes one on the button.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atunes tries to work over La Haine's front leg with a kick but La Haine checks it.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
La Haine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.
La Haine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from La Haine misses its intended target.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes blocks a head kick by La Haine.
La Haine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine dips to his left and cracks Atunes with an uppercut!
La Haine moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Haine throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Haine throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Haine throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
La Haine misses with a kick to the body.
La Haine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but La Haine is out of range.
La Haine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atunes with a body shot.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Haine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Haine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Haine moves into the clinch.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as La Haine controls his hands.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Haine is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atunes can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a right hand.
La Haine is struggling to control the position.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Haine's elbow.
La Haine misses with a knee strike.
La Haine lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from La Haine.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by La Haine.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Haine fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Atunes lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine misses with a kick to the body.
La Haine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
La Haine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Haine just manages to avoid it.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atunes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and La Haine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Atunes really felt that one!
Atunes slips under a jab from La Haine.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
La Haine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Atunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Haine sprawls well. La Haine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atunes gets slowly back to his feet.
La Haine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and La Haine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Haine clinches with his opponent.
Atunes tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
La Haine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
La Haine misses with a straight left.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but La Haine is out of range.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but La Haine checks it.
Atunes throws a leg kick but La Haine moved away.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Haine moves away.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but La Haine moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jacques La Haine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Haine just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes scores with a nice body kick.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by La Haine.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
La Haine throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
La Haine scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. La Haine saw that one coming.
La Haine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Atunes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Haine sees it coming and defends easily.
Atunes is trying to control the action in half guard but La Haine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes thows a huge punch but La Haine dodges it nicely.
Atunes content to control rather than advance.
La Haine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Atunes.
Atunes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arturo Atunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La Haine won't allow Atunes to pass to mount.
La Haine looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atunes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing La Haine to regain full guard.
La Haine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atunes.
Atunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as La Haine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atunes trying to control the position from guard on top but La Haine 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.
Atunes throws a jab when La Haine was well out of range.
La Haine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes moves out of range as La Haine throws a body kick.
As La Haine looks to move away, Atunes throws a big counter combo bu La Haine just gets out of the way.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atunes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and La Haine counters with an inside leg kick.
La Haine tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes tries to counter with a takedown but La Haine is quick to defend against it.
La Haine throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atunes avoids the body shot from La Haine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from La Haine misses.
La Haine scores with a kick to the body.
La Haine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Haine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Haine lands with a nice body punch.
La Haine misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by La Haine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
La Haine throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a low kick, right behind La Haine 's knee.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body
and La Haine counters with a body kick that stops Atunes in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Haine throws a body shot but no joy.
La Haine missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but La Haine avoided it.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by La Haine.
La Haine blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
La Haine tries to clinch up.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La Haine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Atunes tenderised La Haine's leg. La Haine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from La Haine.
Atunes shoots for a double leg takedown but La Haine sprawls well. He's pushed Atunes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
La Haine punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La Haine - that will leave a mark!
Atunes misses with a hook.
La Haine is looking to score with low kicks.
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Haine misses with a right hand
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques La Haine.
I think La Haine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacques La Haine!
Jacques La Haine is the new middleweight champion!
Jacques La Haine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Arturo Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'I came to put on a show. I am sorry I let everyone down tonight. Hell I am still so young I will be back.'.
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