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Causing Havoc 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Landfill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landfill comes into the arena with Pretty tied up blaring out of the sound system. Rock Allen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Markus Landfill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rock Allen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Landfill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landfill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landfill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landfill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Landfill sends Allen down but not out. Landfill dives into side control looking to finish.
Allen is rocked!
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landfill in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Allen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Landfill turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Landfill!
Markus Landfill took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Beaver Jooce! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mance Perfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crossed - So much pain. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aidan Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mance Perfo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a push kick but Perfo slaps the foot to one side.
Perfo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Perfo.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Perfo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perfo moves out of range of the leg kick from Harrison.
We've been told by Harrison's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Harrison blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Perfo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perfo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perfo throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Harrison.
Perfo throws a head kick that misses.
Perfo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrison checks it well.
Harrison misses with a hook. Perfo ducked under it nicely.
Perfo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perfo tried to score with a low kick but Harrison checks it.
Harrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perfo is looking to score with low kicks.
Perfo tries to score with a low kick but Harrison moves his leg out of the way.
Perfo throws a head kick that misses.
Perfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
Harrison is looking to counter with head kicks.
Harrison checks the leg kick.
Harrison throws a low kick but Perfo moves out of range easily.
As Harrison backs off Perfo throws a huge counter combo but Harrison manages to avoid it all.
Harrison tries to land a leg kick but Perfo saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Harrison counter with a right hand.
Perfo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Perfo's knee but Perfo avoids it well.
Perfo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perfo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrison. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Perfo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perfo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Perfo.
As Perfo backs away, Harrison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perfo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perfo moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrison throws the left hand but Perfo avoids the punch easily.
Perfo misses with a leg kick
letting Harrison counter with a right hand.
Perfo throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease.
Perfo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harrison is out of range and Perfo settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perfo tries to land a leg kick but Harrison saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Harrison blocks the leg kick.
Perfo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrison is able to avoid easily.
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Perfo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perfo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perfo misses with a straight right.
Perfo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perfo throws a leg kick but Harrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Perfo.
A swing and a miss from Perfo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfo connects with a jab.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perfo throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Perfo throws a leg kick but Harrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison throws a right and a left that Perfo avoids nicely.
Perfo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mance Perfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Perfo misses
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perfo throws a leg kick that misses.
Perfo slips under a jab.
Perfo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harrison lands a really nice looking cross but Perfo seems unphased.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Perfo moves out of range easily.
Perfo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Harrison connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mance Perfo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perfo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison misses with a looping left.
Perfo throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Perfo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perfo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perfo moves out of range of the strikes.
Perfo wants to land a leg kick but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison blocks a leg kick.
Harrison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perfo misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrison is looking to slow Perfo down with leg kicks.
Perfo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harrison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Perfo misses its intended target.
Perfo lands with a slapping head kick.
Perfo throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perfo connects with a high kick.
Perfo throws out a leg kick but Harrison moves out of range and Perfo only half commits.
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Perfo misses with a hook. Harrison ducked under it nicely.
Harrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perfo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Perfo throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Perfo throws a head kick that misses
and Harrison counters with a nice body kick.
Harrison wants to land a leg kick but Perfo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrison is able to avoid easily.
Harrison throws a quick counter head kick but Perfo was just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perfo blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Perfo throws a front kick aimed at Harrison's knee but Harrison avoids it well.
Harrison checks the leg kick.
Perfo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perfo lands a leg kick that knocks Harrison off balance momentarily.
Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mance Perfo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perfo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harrison avoids the head kick by Perfo.
Harrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perfo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrison checks it well.
A head kick by Perfo misses
and Harrison counters with a nice body kick.
Harrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Perfo misses its intended target.
Perfo misses with a head kick.
Perfo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Harrison throws a shot from downtown. Perfo moves away and avoids it.
Perfo throws a fast counter high kick but Harrison manages to duck under it in time.
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perfo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perfo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrison checks it well.
Perfo ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Harrison throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Harrison misses.
Perfo throws a leg kick
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfo misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrison scores with a punch to the head.
Perfo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrison's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perfo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perfo misses with a head kick.
Perfo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perfo swings widly with a right hand
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perfo misses with a head kick.
Harrison thinks about countering with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Harrison there.
Perfo is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perfo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Perfo looks to move away, Harrison throws a big counter combo bu Perfo just gets out of the way.
Perfo is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
Perfo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrison.
Perfo blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison checks a leg kick.
As Perfo backs away, Harrison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perfo seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Perfo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Harrison dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Perfo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perfo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
Perfo feints and then cracks Harrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrison down.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perfo.
A big left from Perfo misses.
Perfo connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perfo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perfo tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Perfo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harrison is out of range and Perfo settles back down.
Perfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrison misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrison. That's going to slow Perfo down.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Perfo.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perfo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Perfo moves out of range easily.
Perfo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrison with a body shot.
Perfo tries to work over Harrison's front leg with a kick but Harrison checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
Perfo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perfo throws a leg kick
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Perfo's ribs.
Perfo misses with a low kick.
Harrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harrison fakes the leg kick and cracks Perfo in the body.
Harrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perfo. Perfo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfo throws a low kick but Harrison avoids it.
Harrison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Perfo throws a leg kick but Harrison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perfo misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Harrison blocks the leg kick.
Perfo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrison checks it well.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perfo throws a solid leg kick but Harrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perfo.
Perfo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perfo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perfo lands with an overhand left.
Perfo throws a head kick that Harrison semi-blocks.
Perfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perfo avoids the head kick by Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfo misses with a low kick.
Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perfo on the side of the head.
Perfo thows a leg kick but Harrison checks it
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison throws a solid leg kick but Perfo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrison.
Harrison connects with a combination that backs up Perfo into the cage. Harrison lands a flurry of punches that gets past Perfo's guard. Perfo is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Harrison bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Harrison!
Aidan Harrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Brandao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a combination. Gracie Slaughter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie Slaughter stuns Brandao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie Slaughter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandao misses with a wild combination.
Gracie Slaughter fails to land the takedown.
As Gracie Slaughter tries to get set, Brandao tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie Slaughter manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie Slaughter has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie Slaughter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Brandao.
Brandao tries to bum rush Gracie Slaughter with a series of wild strikes but Gracie Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao misses with a straight left.
Gracie Slaughter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie Slaughter somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renilio Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Renilio Gracie Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie Slaughter has his takedown stuffed
and Brandao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie Slaughter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie Slaughter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandao on the side of the head.
Brandao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie Slaughter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Brandao misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gracie Slaughter coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie Slaughter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brandao counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie Slaughter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brandao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandao has Gracie Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Brandao sizes up Gracie Slaughter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie Slaughter has managed to clinch.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie Slaughter blocking some punches.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie Slaughter lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandao.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Brandao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie Slaughter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brandao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Brandao right now.
Brandao staying busy and making it hard for Gracie Slaughter to control.
Gracie Slaughter is hanging on to Brandao's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie Slaughter controlling from the back.
Gracie Slaughter tries to keep control of the position but Brandao is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gracie Slaughter off. It looks like it's working - Gracie Slaughter slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Brandao displaying calm under pressure there.
Gracie Slaughter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Brandao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie Slaughter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie Slaughter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie Slaughter takes one to the chin there.
Gracie Slaughter throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandao counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie Slaughter lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie Slaughter drives through and clinches with Brandao against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brandao regains guard immediately.
Brandao manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Slaughter can do to turn this around?
Gracie Slaughter lands a jab to the head.
Gracie Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandao tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie Slaughter breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie Slaughter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie Slaughter tries to clinch but Brandao moves out of range.
Gracie Slaughter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie Slaughter looks to land a combination but Brandao avoids it well.
Gracie Slaughter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie Slaughter dodges the punch combination from Brandao.
Brandao misses with an uppercut.
Brandao avoids the body shot from Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brandao counters with a series of strikes. Gracie Slaughter will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Brandao moves into range and clinches up with Gracie Slaughter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie Slaughter is rocked!
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie Slaughter is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Gracie Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Gracie Slaughter seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Gracie Slaughter back into the cage.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to force a seperation but Brandao has the dominant position.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao lands a left hand.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie Slaughter goes for a takedown attempt but Brandao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renilio Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie Slaughter. Gracie Slaughter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter clinches up against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao lands a body shot.
Gracie Slaughter manages to break the clinch.
Brandao lands a nice hook to Gracie Slaughter's body. Gracie Slaughter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandao avoids the body shot from Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie Slaughter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandao takes a swing at Gracie Slaughter's ribcage but misses.
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Brandao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie Slaughter is breathing heavily.
Brandao cracks Gracie Slaughter with a good jab.
Brandao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie Slaughter at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao drives through and clinches with Gracie Slaughter against the cage.
Diego Brandao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie Slaughter blocking some punches.
Gracie Slaughter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter blocks an uppercut.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao stops a takedown attempt from Gracie Slaughter.
A short left from Brandao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie Slaughter takes a shot to the head.
Gracie Slaughter fails to pull guard.
Brandao lands with a right to the head.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Slaughter.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
Gracie Slaughter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brandao drops Gracie Slaughter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gracie Slaughter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao working aggressively here.
Brandao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie Slaughter tries to break free but Brandao pushes him back against the cage.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Gracie Slaughter's head.
Gracie Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Gracie Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Gracie Slaughter throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Gracie Slaughter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie Slaughter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Gracie Slaughter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandao lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie Slaughter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Brandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie Slaughter darts in looking for a takedown but Brandao gets double underhooks and turns Gracie Slaughter into the cage.
Brandao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Brandao moves away and avoids it.
Gracie Slaughter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie Slaughter lands a jab to the head.
Gracie Slaughter cracks Brandao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandao throws a series of punches but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
It seemed like Gracie Slaughter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandao throws out a loose jab but Gracie Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie Slaughter! But no joy.
Brandao lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao stuns Gracie Slaughter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a jab.
Brandao cracks Gracie Slaughter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brandao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie Slaughter to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter stalks Brandao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brandao's face. Brandao staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a straight left.
Gracie Slaughter has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gracie Slaughter connects with a single shot there.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie Slaughter doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandao circles away.
Gracie Slaughter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but Brandao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Brandao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie Slaughter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie Slaughter scores with a nice head shot.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao cracks Gracie Slaughter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie Slaughter falls to his knees and Brandao doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Brandao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blackwood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Catch Your Breath by CFO$. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Blackwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Blackwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackwood slips under a jab.
Blackwood tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Blackwood counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blackwood off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Blackwood right now.
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blackwood tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson looking to break Blackwood's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blackwood remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwood trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blackwood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Blackwood.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blackwood drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Blackwood off! Blackwood jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blackwood has passed into half guard!
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Blackwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackwood chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackwood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Blackwood with a nice head shot there.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackwood's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwood is retaining full guard.
Johnson is pushing down on Blackwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson wants to control but Blackwood is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Blackwood trying to control from the bottom.
Blackwood wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Blackwood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blackwood trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donk. Johnson catches Blackwood right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackwood is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Blackwood dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Blackwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackwood also avoids with ease.
Steven Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson swings for the body but Blackwood moves out of range.
Blackwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blackwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blackwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Blackwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackwood avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Blackwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackwood misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson keeps Blackwood at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackwood.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Blackwood gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Blackwood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackwood postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Our spies down at at Elite build inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackwood is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwood lands a couple of digs.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackwood chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackwood is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson has his foot on Blackwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blackwood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blackwood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Blackwood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Blackwood chips away with some ground and pound.
Blackwood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackwood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwood postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Blackwood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Blackwood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blackwood is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackwood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson working for a triangle but Blackwood defends it easily.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackwood is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood landing with the ground and pound.
Blackwood won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Blackwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson looking to control.
Blackwood with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson has his foot on Blackwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackwood cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Blackwood stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Gavin Blackwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackwood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Blackwood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackwood throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Blackwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blackwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Blackwood avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Blackwood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwood. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Blackwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Blackwood scores with a nice right hand.
Blackwood checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Blackwood's head but Blackwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackwood misses with a straight left.
Blackwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Blackwood avoids them all with ease.
Blackwood fails with the takedown
and Blackwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackwood as he connects with a hook.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Blackwood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Blackwood's ribcage but misses.
Blackwood attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Steven Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Blackwood jumps back.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blackwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Blackwood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwood working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Blackwood working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blackwood postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Blackwood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwood landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Blackwood pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Blackwood defends easily.
Blackwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackwood's guard.
Blackwood pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Blackwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven Johnson!
Steven Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Worldwide Nutrition (160q), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Guttuierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oscar Guttuierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guttuierez avoids it really well and circles away.
Guttuierez stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guttuierez cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oscar Guttuierez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Grimes.
Guttuierez lands an overhand right.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimes shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Guttuierez. Beautiful body shot.
Grimes throws a push kick but Guttuierez slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Guttuierez gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
Guttuierez lands with an overhand left.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Guttuierez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guttuierez circles away.
Grimes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grimes looks winded!
Guttuierez stuffs the takedown.
Guttuierez misses with a straight left.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Guttuierez shows good takedown defense.
Grimes shoots and misses
and Guttuierez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carl Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guttuierez, as that shot connected.
Grimes is rocked!
Grimes is holding his hands too far apart here. Guttuierez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Grimes is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Guttuierez!
Oscar Guttuierez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Huber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eder Falcao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eder Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcao drops his hands momentarily and Huber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcao tries to work over Huber's front leg with a kick but Huber checks it.
Huber tried to counter with a leg kick but Falcao avoided it.
Eder Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
Huber misses with a series of wild punches.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Huber didn't see that one coming.
Falcao connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Falcao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Huber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick
letting Huber counter with a right hand.
Falcao scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch.
Huber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Falcao manages to circle out of the way.
Huber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcao lands with a shot to the body.
Huber misses the jab.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Huber walks into a jab.
Huber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Huber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Huber avoids them all with ease.
Falcao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falcao looks for the body kick but Huber saw that one coming.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcao lands a jab.
Falcao misses with a straight right.
Falcao lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falcao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falcao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcao misses the jab.
Huber slips a straight right by Falcao.
Huber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao misses with an uppercut.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Huber looks to land a left hand but Falcao moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Huber. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcao throws the left hand but Huber avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Falcao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huber's head backwards.
Huber moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Huber.
Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huber lands a jab to the head.
Falcao lands a jab-cross combination.
Falcao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Huber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Huber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Huber throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Huber.
Falcao blocks a leg kick.
Huber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Falcao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Huber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huber clinches up against the cage.
Falcao prevents a body shot from Huber.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huber.
Falcao is rocked!
A short left from Huber.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Huber lands a big right hand that drops Falcao! The killer instinct kicks in and Huber finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Huber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Huber!
Hans Huber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupraz Herve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupraz Herve!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Herve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Herve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Herve stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Herve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herve backwards.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Herve postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Herve doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Herve escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kron Silva!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kron Silva made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamati Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vaugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes to the cage accompanied by Maori Haka. Vaugh has chosen Bad Day as his entrance music. Michael Vaugh has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamati Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Vaugh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaugh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ngata gets the takedown into side control.
Vaugh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ngata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vaugh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vaugh manages to get to full guard.
Vaugh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaugh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaugh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ngata controlling the position well.
Vaugh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaugh trying to control from half guard but Ngata is working away.
Vaugh is trying to work for a kimura but Ngata is defending well.
Vaugh is keen to just control but Ngata is a slippery customer.
Vaugh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ngata defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vaugh wants to take a breather but Ngata is having none of it.
Vaugh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ngata is just riding it out for now. Vaugh eventually gives up the hold.
Ngata trying to get back to full guard but Vaugh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ngata tries to hold on but Vaugh pushes him away.
Vaugh tries to control but Ngata wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaugh wants to take Ngata's back here but Ngata is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ngata tries to reverse the position but Vaugh maintains control.
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaugh on the ground.
Vaugh is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vaugh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Vaugh!
Michael Vaugh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aengus Dubhlainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubhlainn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shinedown - Sound Of Madness kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aengus Dubhlainn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aengus Dubhlainn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubhlainn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubhlainn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Dubhlainn.
Dubhlainn motions for Whitaker to come forward. Dubhlainn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Dubhlainn
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dubhlainn.
Dubhlainn throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker .
It looks like Aengus Dubhlainn has been cut.
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!
Dubhlainn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whitaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aengus Dubhlainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Whitaker scores with a hook to the body. Dubhlainn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dubhlainn throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Dubhlainn is out of range.
Dubhlainn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Dubhlainn avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Dubhlainn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker 's head backwards.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Whitaker misses its target.
Whitaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Whitaker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Dubhlainn misses
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubhlainn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dubhlainn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dubhlainn. Beautiful body shot.
Dubhlainn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Whitaker as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker thuds his right hand into Dubhlainn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Dubhlainn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubhlainn moves out of range of the strikes.
Dubhlainn misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Whitaker . Beautiful body shot.
Dubhlainn moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Dubhlainn lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Whitaker . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whitaker .
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dubhlainn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dubhlainn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Dubhlainn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitaker slips a jab from Dubhlainn.
Whitaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubhlainn takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Dubhlainn staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubhlainn.
Dubhlainn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand.
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Dubhlainn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dubhlainn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dubhlainn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a combination. Dubhlainn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whitaker lands with a straight right. Dubhlainn didn't see that one coming.
Whitaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Dubhlainn counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubhlainn.
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Dubhlainn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dubhlainn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whitaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid body kick from Dubhlainn.
Dubhlainn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whitaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whitaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Whitaker as he checks the leg kick.
Whitaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dubhlainn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dubhlainn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitaker is looking for a counter combo.
Dubhlainn thuds his shin into the meat of Whitaker 's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubhlainn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dubhlainn scoring well with a low kick there.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Dubhlainn.
Whitaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whitaker with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aengus Dubhlainn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Dubhlainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dubhlainn throws a body punch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Dubhlainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker .
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubhlainn wants to land a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
Dubhlainn throws a leg kick
and Whitaker counters with a left to the body.
Dubhlainn staying out of range there.
Dubhlainn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dubhlainn thuds his shin into the meat of Whitaker 's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Dubhlainn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitaker throws a shot to the body.
Dubhlainn missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dubhlainn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubhlainn swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Dubhlainn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Dubhlainn lands a body shot.
Dubhlainn tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Whitaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dubhlainn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubhlainn.
Dubhlainn throws a head kick that misses.
Dubhlainn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Dubhlainn walks into a left hand.
Ray Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubhlainn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dubhlainn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dubhlainn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubhlainn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubhlainn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dubhlainn slips a jab from Whitaker .
Dubhlainn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dubhlainn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker misses with a few strikes there.
Dubhlainn keeps Whitaker at a distance using the push kick.
Dubhlainn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Dubhlainn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dubhlainn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Whitaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dubhlainn.
Whitaker swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Whitaker does no damage.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dubhlainn can do to turn this around?
Whitaker throws a series of punches but Dubhlainn avoids them all with ease.
Dubhlainn slips under a jab.
Whitaker sets himself, and Dubhlainn steps forward looking for the clinch! Whitaker avoids it this time.
Dubhlainn tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker connects with a looping right hand.
Dubhlainn with a nice cross.
A jab from Dubhlainn misses.
Nice body punch from Dubhlainn.
Whitaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dubhlainn throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Dubhlainn throws a leg kick
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dubhlainn with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubhlainn ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Dubhlainn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dubhlainn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whitaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dubhlainn counters with a straight right hand.
Dubhlainn throws a series of punches but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Dubhlainn moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Dubhlainn throws a lazy body kick
and Whitaker counters with a left to the body.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Dubhlainn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whitaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubhlainn backwards.
Whitaker can't break the clinch.
Whitaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Whitaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aengus Dubhlainn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dubhlainn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Whitaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dubhlainn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubhlainn connects with a body shot that sends Whitaker 's belly button to the back.
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Dubhlainn tries to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dubhlainn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whitaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubhlainn.
Dubhlainn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubhlainn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubhlainn ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Dubhlainn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dubhlainn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Whitaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Dubhlainn.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubhlainn lands with a nice body kick.
Dubhlainn throws a lazy head kick
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubhlainn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
Dubhlainn avoids the body shot from Whitaker .
Dubhlainn connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Whitaker scores with a four punch combination!
Dubhlainn misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dubhlainn moves away from the strike by Whitaker .
Dubhlainn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Dubhlainn misses with a hook
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand.
Whitaker walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubhlainn throws a leg kick
and Dubhlainn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubhlainn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dubhlainn misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dubhlainn, as that shot connected.
Dubhlainn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitaker throws out a powerful jab.
Dubhlainn throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Whitaker catches Dubhlainn right on the button with a cross.
Dubhlainn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Dubhlainn lands with a kick to the ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whitaker checks a leg kick.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubhlainn.
Aengus Dubhlainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to keep at a distance but Dubhlainn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dubhlainn struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitaker controls his hands.
Dubhlainn has a couple of punches blocked by Whitaker .
Dubhlainn tries a body shot but Whitaker blocks it.
Dubhlainn throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Dubhlainn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubhlainn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whitaker tries to break free but Dubhlainn pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dubhlainn.
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dubhlainn connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitaker throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubhlainn thumps Whitaker with a low kick.
Whitaker lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Dubhlainn is predictable there
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubhlainn is looking to slow Whitaker down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubhlainn misses with a head kick.
Dubhlainn throws a low kick but Whitaker moves out of range easily.
Whitaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Dubhlainn's head.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Dubhlainn ducked under it nicely.
Dubhlainn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Whitaker .
Ray Whitaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dubhlainn throws a body punch but Whitaker moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aengus Dubhlainn.
I think Whitaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Whitaker !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Boult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otso Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Boult!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boult scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koski drives through and clinches with Boult against the cage.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boult wants to break free but Koski has control.
Koski lands with a short shot to the head.
Boult blocks the elbow strike.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Boult shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koski leaning against his opponent.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boult's defenses.
Nice elbow from Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski has Boult pushed against the cage.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Boult shrugs off.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Boult leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boult changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boult throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boult is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koski is looking to chop away at Boult's legs.
Koski walks into a left hand.
Koski closes the distance and pushes Boult back into the cage.
Boult wants a takedown.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Koski.
Boult looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boult has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boult can turn it around.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Boult in his tracks for a moment.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Koski on the inside.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Boult shrugs off.
Boult takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Timothy Boult has been cut.
Boult wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski keeps control of Boult as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Boult avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boult takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koski lands an elbow just above Boult 's eye.
Boult is rocked!
Koski is pushing Boult up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boult wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Koski.
Koski keeps control of Boult as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Koski.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boult's defenses.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Boult shrugs off.
Boult wants to break free but Koski has control.
Boult working aggressively here.
Boult wants to break free but Koski has control.
Boult tries to break the clinch but Koski is controlling the position.
Boult takes an elbow to the temple.
Boult is still on wobbly legs! Can Koski finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Boult leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boult avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Boult blocks the elbow strike.
Boult seems to have recovered his senses.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. Boult has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Otso Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Boult.
Koski closes the distance and clinches.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boult's defenses.
Boult jumps guard but Koski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Boult in his tracks for a moment.
Koski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boult fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Koski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boult has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koski moves into the clinch.
Boult can't break the clinch.
Koski avoiding damage.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boult takes an elbow to the temple.
Koski lands an elbow just above Boult 's eye.
Koski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Boult's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Boult drops to his knees and Koski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Koski!
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