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Causing Havoc 40 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wakoko Wakeke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter as his entrance music. John Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wakoko Wakeke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.
Wakeke makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wakeke with a hook.
Wakeke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Wakeke, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Wakeke against the cage but Wakeke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wakeke as he avoids it easily.
Wakeke with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakeke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
Wakeke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Wakeke.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen wants to take the fight to the mat but Wakeke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wakoko Wakeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sonnen.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wakeke lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
Wakeke digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Sonnen looks winded!
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Wakeke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakeke crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Wakeke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Wakeke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wakeke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonnen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wakeke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wakeke lands a left hand.
Wakeke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wakeke lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakeke working Sonnen over with knees to the body.
Wakeke scores with a knee to the head.
Sonnen is rocked!
Wakeke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wakeke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wakeke scores with a knee to the head.
Wakeke gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Wakeke scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wakeke.
A left hand lands to the body for Wakeke.
Wakeke lands with a right to the head.
Wakeke works on Sonnen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wakeke lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wakeke lands an elbow inside.
Wakeke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Wakeke digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Wakeke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Wakeke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Wakeke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wakeke lands a body punch.
Wakeke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wakeke lands an elbow inside.
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Wakeke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wakeke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple.
Wakeke lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakeke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wakeke breaks the clinch.
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Wakeke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen takes a shot to the head.
Wakeke is working Sonnen over against the cage.
Wakeke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonnen 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.
Wakeke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wakeke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wakeke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sonnen will feel that in the morning.
Wakeke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen moves forwards but Wakeke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Wakeke's head coaches at Amstadam MMA traning center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wakeke lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakeke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakeke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakeke lands a leg kick that knocks Sonnen off balance momentarily.
Wakeke drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Wakeke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wakeke lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Wakeke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Wakeke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wakeke.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sonnen has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Wakeke with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wakeke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Wakeke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wakoko Wakeke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wakeke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wakeke.
Wakeke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sonnen.
Wakeke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wakeke misses with a head kick.
Wakeke slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonnen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakeke clinches up with Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen can't get the takedown.
Wakoko Wakeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sonnen.
Wakeke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakeke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wakeke with a knee to the head.
Wakoko Wakeke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wakeke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wakeke.
Wakeke pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wakeke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wakeke landing knees to the head.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wakeke finish him?
A short uppercut from Wakeke.
Wakeke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Wakeke misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wakeke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakeke landing knees to the body.
Wakeke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wakeke connects with a knee to the head.
Wakeke pushes Sonnen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wakeke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wakeke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wakeke.
Wakeke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Wakeke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wakeke punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Wakeke.
Wakeke stuns Sonnen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wakeke clinches.
Wakeke lands with a right to the head.
Wakeke presses Sonnen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wakeke.
Wakeke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wakeke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wakeke, as that shot connected.
Wakeke tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wakeke.
Wakeke clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wakeke.
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wakeke scores with a knee to the head.
Wakeke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wakeke cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Wakeke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wakeke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sonnen wants to take the fight to the mat but Wakeke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wakeke.
A short right from Wakeke on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wakeke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wakeke manages to break the clinch.
Wakeke drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakeke breaks the clinch.
Wakeke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wakeke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wakeke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wakoko Wakeke is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Wakeke sprawls well.
Wakeke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick from Wakeke lands but Sonnen takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wakoko Wakeke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wakeke lands with a slapping head kick.
Wakeke moves into the clinch successfully.
Wakeke manages to break the clinch.
Wakeke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonnen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.
Wakeke breaks the clinch.
Wakeke throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Wakeke scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakeke jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakeke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wakeke tries to avoid it but Sonnen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wakeke to the ground. Wakeke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wakeke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
John Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Wakeke. Beautiful body shot.
Wakeke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wakoko Wakeke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wakeke tries a head kick but it misses.
Wakeke lands with a nice body punch.
Wakeke lands a front kick.
Wakeke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wakeke breaks from the clinch.
Wakeke scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Wakeke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wakeke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonnen's sensitive parts.
Wakeke closes the distance and clinches.
That's two 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!
Wakeke connects with a knee to the head.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wakoko Wakeke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sonnen.
Sonnen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wakeke crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Wakeke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wakeke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wakeke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wakeke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wakeke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wakoko Wakeke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wakeke - that will leave a mark!
Jab from Wakeke.
Wakeke cracks Sonnen with an open hand slap.
Wakeke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wakeke tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wakeke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonnen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wakeke is defending well.
Wakeke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wakeke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wakeke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakeke moves into the clinch successfully.
Wakeke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wakeke lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wakeke.
Wakeke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Wakeke.
Wakeke lands a front kick.
Wakeke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wakeke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Wakeke - just one landing.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wakeke. Wakeke obviously looking to wear him down.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wakoko Wakeke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wakeke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wakoko Wakeke!
Our winner, Wakoko Wakeke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imanali Gadisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imanali Gadisov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadisov shoots in and drives through. Gracie Slaughter sprawls well.
Gracie Slaughter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie Slaughter.
Gadisov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gracie Slaughter looking to control but instead Gadisov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gadisov is looking to improve his position.
Gadisov 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.
Gracie Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gadisov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadisov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie Slaughter advances position into side control!
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position but Gadisov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadisov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gadisov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.
Gadisov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie Slaughter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gadisov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie Slaughter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gadisov trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter thows a huge punch but Gadisov dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Slaughter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gadisov trying to hold on to Gracie Slaughter's head to control him but Gracie Slaughter postures up.
Gadisov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov moves into full guard.
Gadisov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Slaughter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gadisov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gadisov keeping full guard, as Gracie Slaughter tries to pass.
Gadisov keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Gracie Slaughter throws a strike but Gadisov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie Slaughter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadisov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gadisov being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie Slaughter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie Slaughter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gadisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie Slaughter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie Slaughter controls Gadisov momentarily but Gadisov frees himself.
Gracie Slaughter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gadisov defends well.
Gadisov cracks Gracie Slaughter with a solid left hand.
Gadisov wants to control from the top but Gracie Slaughter keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gadisov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie Slaughter blocks nicely.
Gadisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gadisov lands a couple of digs.
Gadisov wants to control from the top but Gracie Slaughter keeps moving.
Gracie Slaughter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie Slaughter has a closed guard, preventing Gadisov from standing up.
Gadisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gadisov throws a strike but Gracie Slaughter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gadisov trying to control the position.
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 Renilio Gracie Slaughter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gadisov enables Gracie Slaughter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gadisov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gadisov has control of Gracie Slaughter's left arm, preventing Gracie Slaughter from doing any damage.
Gracie Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Gadisov blocks nicely.
Gadisov is adopting a defensive guard.
Gadisov is continuing to stall.
Gadisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie Slaughter won't allow Gadisov to sweep him here.
Gadisov is still trying to improve position.
Gadisov pulls Gracie Slaughter in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Slaughter from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Gadisov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gadisov keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Gadisov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gadisov rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie Slaughter cranks on the arm and Gadisov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroki Matsuoka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroki Matsuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuoka slips a straight right by Thompson.
Matsuoka throws a quick counter head kick but Thompson was just out of range.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a nice body kick.
Matsuoka misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matsuoka to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuoka shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuoka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsuoka scrambles back to his feet.
Matsuoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuoka in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Matsuoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson throws a hook but Matsuoka blocks it.
Matsuoka lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuoka counters with a nice body kick.
Matsuoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Matsuoka counters with a nice body kick.
Matsuoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Matsuoka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thompson throws a hook but Matsuoka blocks it.
Matsuoka throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Matsuoka slips the punch.
Matsuoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsuoka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Matsuoka tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Julian Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Matsuoka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuoka.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Matsuoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Nice jab there from Thompson.
Matsuoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuoka catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matsuoka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Matsuoka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Matsuoka throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuoka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matsuoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuoka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsuoka scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Thompson avoided it.
Matsuoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuoka momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Whack! Matsuoka lands a heavy head kick that drops Thompson. The ref tackles Matsuoka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Thompson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hiroki Matsuoka!
In defeat, Julian Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Only god forgives, one day I will get my revenge.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Landfill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unstable Roark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landfill comes to the cage accompanied by Pretty tied up. Roark is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cult of personality. Unstable Roark 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Markus Landfill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Unstable Roark!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Landfill misses.
Roark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landfill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landfill tries to counter with a takedown but Roark is quick to defend against it.
Landfill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roark connects with a single shot there.
Roark throws a head kick but Landfill moves out of range.
Landfill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roark tries to close the distance and clinch but Landfill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark thows a leg kick but Landfill checks it
and Landfill counters with a shoot takedown. Roark fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landfill is one step ahead there.
Landfill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Landfill lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landfill is looking to work some ground and pound but Roark has wrist control.
Landfill trying to control the position from guard on top but Roark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roark working a defensive guard here.
Roark has momentary wrist control but Landfill slips an elbow through the middle.
Landfill throwing strikes but missing.
Landfill is pushing down on Roark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roark is fighting to maintain full guard but Landfill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roark has hold of Landfill's hands but Landfill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Landfill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landfill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Landfill throwing shots but Roark is blocking nicely.
Roark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Landfill.
Landfill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roark's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roark tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Landfill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Landfill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landfill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roark's head.
Roark is looking for a sweep. Landfill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Landfill misses with a head shot. Roark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Landfill throws a strike but Roark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Landfill looking for a guillotine here but Roark defends easily.
Landfill trying to keep a closed guard but Roark is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roark trying to control but Landfill is working from the bottom.
Roark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Landfill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roark has managed to get both his arms back between Landfill's legs - danger averted.
Landfill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Landfill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Landfill 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.
Roark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roark 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.
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 Markus Landfill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landfill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Landfill.
Landfill throwing a counter right hand but Roark manages to avoid it.
Landfill swats away the attempt to clinch by Roark.
It looked like Landfill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landfill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roark can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landfill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Roark.
Landfill takes one on the button.
Landfill is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Roark throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Landfill is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Unstable Roark!
After the big win, Unstable Roark made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors *NEW* Revolution Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Markus Landfill was interviewed post fight and said 'Lesson learned,I will come back stronger next time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by Crossed - So much pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aidan Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ligerito Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison misses with a body kick.
Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrison's waist but Harrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jr off to one side.
Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harrison scores with a hook to the body. Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harrison on his heels. He'll look to pass Harrison's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr postures up in Harrison's guard and throws a big left but Harrison blocks it.
Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harrison managing to control the position.
Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrison has control of Jr's left arm, preventing Jr from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrison has wrist control.
Harrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.
Jr throwing strikes from guard but Harrison blocks nicely.
Jr throwing strikes from guard but Harrison blocks nicely.
Harrison is trying to keep Jr in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jr cracks Harrison with a solid left hand.
Harrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Harrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrison tries to get out of the position.
Harrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Harrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrison is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Migraine that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrison is trying to keep Jr in close.
Harrison is controlling Jr's posture.
Harrison controls Jr momentarily but Jr frees himself.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrison has his hands on Jr's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Jr postures up.
Harrison has control of Jr's left arm, preventing Jr from doing any damage.
Jr stands up over Harrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrison has his hands on Jr's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jr goes for a double leg but Harrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrison continues to drive forward.
Harrison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aidan Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ligerito Jr.
Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aidan Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligerito Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harrison some visible discomfort.
Harrison holding on.
Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Harrison is trying to improve his position.
Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ligerito Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrison tries to bench press Jr off him but Jr keeps the position.
Jr with the ground and pound but Harrison regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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. Jr connects with a nice short shot to Harrison's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrison wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
Harrison is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
Harrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrison has his hands clasped together around Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison is trying to maintain the position but Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Harrison is looking to control Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?
Jr throwing shots but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr throwing shots but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Jr is thwarting Harrison's attempts to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harrison wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrison keeping control of the position.
Harrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
Harrison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrison defending well though.
Jr thows a huge punch but Harrison dodges it nicely.
Harrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jr lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harrison wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
Harrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison is looking to control Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?
Harrison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jr wants to pass to mount but Harrison is defending the position.
Harrison trying to hold on to Jr's head to control him but Jr postures up.
Harrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harrison gets full guard.
Jr stands up over Harrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrison looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrison pulls Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Harrison looking to control.
Harrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrison working a defensive guard here.
Jr postures up in Harrison's guard and throws a big left but Harrison blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ligerito Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Harrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrison is fending him off so far but Jr persists. Nope, Harrison circles away and we're back to standing.
Aidan Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ligerito Jr.
Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harrison quickly recovers to half guard.
Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jr throws a strike but Harrison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrison has Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Harrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jr.
Harrison controlling Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison continues to stall.
Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Jr looking to pass the guard.
Harrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrison controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jr is in Harrison's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrison managing to control the position.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrison looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harrison lands an overhand right.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrison as he avoids it easily.
Harrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Harrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrison counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr goes for a double leg but Harrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrison continues to drive forward.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrison as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr dives in and grabs Harrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes down on Jr's head and hops out.
Harrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Jr is rocked!
It looks like Ligerito Jr has been cut.
Ligerito Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aidan Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jr backs up against the cage.
Harrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ligerito Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison scoring well with a low kick there.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Harrison sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ligerito Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jr 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ligerito Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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174 lbs
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181 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, EA Poe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Poe slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Poe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
Poe misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Poe.
Both fighters circling a little - Poe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Stark misses.
Poe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark misses with the body kick
and Poe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poe.
Stark letting Poe take a breather here.
Poe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poe trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Poe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Poe moved away.
Poe throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Poe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poe scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe lands a jab to the head.
Stark is rocked!
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Poe finish him?
Poe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Stark 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.
Poe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark checks the leg kick.
Poe moves in close and cracks Stark with a massive right hand! Stark, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Poe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EA Poe!
EA Poe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton Leach will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
144 lbs
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147 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Futter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlton Leach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Leach.
Leach lands a nice hook to Futter's body. Futter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Futter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futter looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.
Futter shoots in for a takedown but Leach shows good takedown defense.
Futter 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.
Futter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Futter trying to control the position from guard on top but Leach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leach keeping full guard, as Futter tries to pass.
Futter wants to control from the top but Leach keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leach is adopting a defensive guard.
Leach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Futter controls the pace.
Leach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Futters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leach lunges at Futter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Futter's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Futter gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Futter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leach can do anything to dispel that myth.
Futter is working for a kimura but Leach is defending it quite comfortably.
Futter seems to be working for a kimura but Leach defends the submission attempt.
Leach tries to get to full guard but Futter has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Futter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leach defends it well.
Futter trying to pass the guard but Leach defending well.
Futter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Futter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leach is defending against the submission attempts here by Futter.
Futter passes to full mount!
Futter working for a submission but Leach is keeping him at bay.
Futter controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futter has control of Leach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leach regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Futter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Futter scores with a takedown into Leach's guard.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter stays in close to Leach's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leach holds on and takes a little breather.
Buck Futter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futter drops back looking for a leg! Leach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leach manages to kick Futter off! Futter jumps back into Leach's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Futter trying to control but Leach is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Futter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leach counters with a two punch combo.
Futter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Futter wants to work for an arm triangle but Leach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter is working for a kimura but Leach is defending it quite comfortably.
Futter is working for a kimura but Leach is defending it quite comfortably.
Leach is refusing to be controlled, as Futter sits in half guard.
Futter seems to be working for a kimura but Leach defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter is looking for a kimura here.
Futter is working for a submission of some sort.
Leach trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Futter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Futter is working for a kimura but Leach is defending it quite comfortably.
Futter wants to pass the guard but Leach is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leach tries to roll over but Futter keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Futter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Leach both land. Nice combination.
Leach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Futter's head backwards.
Buck Futter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Futter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Futter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Futter wants to control but Leach is keeping him busy.
Futter controls the position.
Leach stops Futter from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Futter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Futter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Futter trying to control the action but Leach is working from the bottom.
Leach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Futter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carlton Leach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Futter tries for a kimura but Leach is defending well.
Leach is trying to improve his position.
Futter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.
Futter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Futter is staying tight to Leach's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter tries for a kimura but Leach is defending well.
Futter trying to control the position but Leach is working away.
Futter tries for a kimura but Leach is defending well.
Leach is looking to regain half guard here but Futter keeps moving and retains side control.
Buck Futter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Futter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Futter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Futter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Futter!
Buck Futter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selfie Lord is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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29
155 lbs
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143 lbs
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Great elbows
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World class 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
9 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lord checks a leg kick nicely.
Koski rushes Lord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lord blocks an elbow strike.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Koski.
Koski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lord's defenses.
It looks like Selfie Lord has been cut.
We've been informed that Lord has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A bit of stalling here from Koski.
Lord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lord.
Jab from Lord.
Koski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lord tries to break the clinch but Koski is controlling the position.
Koski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lord is looking to break free of the clinch but Koski has double underhooks.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski misses with a leg kick
and Lord counters with a good low kick that Koski was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
Lord breaks from the clinch.
Koski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lord blocks a body shot from Koski.
Koski lands an elbow just above Lord 's eye.
Lord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koski misses with a hook.
Lord throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski misses with a two punch combination.
Koski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski has closed the distance and engaged Lord in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski is pushing Lord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Lord leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lord's efforts to push away.
Lord is trying to break free.
Lord breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Koski.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Koski.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Koski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koski gets a clinch.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Lord shrugs off.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lord has had enough of the clinch but Koski keeps him there for the moment.
Koski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lord has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koski prevents Lord from breaking the clinch.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Lord wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koski tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koski tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lord tries to break the clinch but Koski is controlling the position.
Koski lands with a light punch inside.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Lord shrugs off.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lord scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord misses with a body kick.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koski tests Lord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lord scores with a three punch combo!
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koski tries to clinch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Koski wants to clinch.
Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Koski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lord fails to land with a series of punches.
Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski throws a leg kick but Lord moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Koski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Selfie Lord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lord lands an overhand right.
A jab from Koski misses.
Lord takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koski can pounce on him.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Koski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lord just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Koski throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Koski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski misses with a kick to the body
and Lord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lord.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord throws out a counter right but Koski avoids it with no problem.
Koski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koski swinging wildly here.
Koski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lord works the jab nicely.
Lord motions for Koski to come forward. Lord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lord.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koski backs up against the cage.
That's two 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!
Lord throws a chopping leg kick but Koski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lord walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koski.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koski.
Koski is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Lord checks a low kick from Koski.
Koski avoids the body shot from Lord.
Koski scores with a decent looking hook.
Koski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koski scores with a head kick. Lord tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lord lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Lord misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Lord.
Koski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Koski misses.
Koski takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Koski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Koski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koski is able to avoid easily.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Good shot there by Koski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Koski throws a combination that misses
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski tries to clinch up.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
An attempted straight right counter from Koski misses the target.
Koski clinches up with Lord and pushes him back against the cage.
Lord wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lord blocks the elbow strike.
Lord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski takes one to the chin there.
Lord throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord scoring well with a low kick there.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord.
Koski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lord, pushing him back against the cage.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
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 Otso Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfie Lord's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Koski has Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lord.
Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lord looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Lord misses with a kick to the body.
Koski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lord is able to avoid easily.
Koski tries to clinch up.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Koski lands a head kick. Lord smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Nice shot by Lord.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
Koski wants to clinch.
Koski clinches.
Koski prevents Lord from breaking the clinch.
Lord wants to get back to striking at distance but Koski won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lord breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Koski tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koski tries to clinch but Lord moves out of range.
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lord, pushing him back against the cage.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Lord scores with a head kick. Koski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koski throws a series of strikes that have Lord backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koski forces Lord back against the cage and clinches.
Koski taking a breather.
Koski stalls.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Lord in his tracks for a moment.
Lord tries to break free but Koski pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
A short left from Koski.
Koski slowing the pace effectively.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koski prevents Lord from breaking the clinch.
Lord wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord 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.
Koski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lord cracks Koski with an open hand slap.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Koski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
Lord lands a jab to Koski's midsection.
Koski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koski has closed the distance and engaged Lord in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Lord working hard to break the clinch.
Koski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lord's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lord takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski lands a nice elbow.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Lord in his tracks for a moment.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Lord shrugs off.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Koski has him pressed against the cage.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
Otso Koski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lord avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lord's brow.
Lord tries to break the clinch but Koski is controlling the position.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lord takes an elbow to the temple.
Lord is trying to push Koski away but Koski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otso Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Koski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Falcone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Haze throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Haze is looking to counter the offense by Falcone and move into the clinch.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Falcone misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Haze misses its target.
No joy there for Haze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haze looks to land a combination but Falcone avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Haze avoids nicely.
Haze scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone misses with a hook
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Falcone scores with a hook to the body. Haze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Falcone.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falcone!
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Falcone moves out of range easily.
Haze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze.
Falcone lands with a hook. Haze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Haze misses.
Falcone connects with a body shot.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Haze tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcone avoids the damage to the body.
Haze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haze takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Haze as the two fighters clinch.
Haze working aggressively here.
Haze blocks a body shot from Falcone.
Haze misses with a knee to the head.
Haze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazes head.
Falcone tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falcone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haze can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Haze.
Haze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Falcone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone scores with a shoulder strike.
Haze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falcone up against the cage.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze working aggressively here.
Haze looking to throw knees to the head but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Haze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcone pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haze digs a right hand into Falcone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falcone's gas tank.
Falcone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze prevents the takedown attempt.
Haze blocking some punches.
Falcone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Haze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Haze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falcone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haze prevents it.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falcone avoids it.
Falcone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jerry Haze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Falcone.
Falcone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcones head.
Falcone trying to stall but Haze improves his position.
Falcone looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Haze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haze misses with a head kick.
Jerry Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Falcone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcone.
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcone misses with a body shot
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Haze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Haze. Those never looked like landing.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Haze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
That kick from Haze tenderised Falcone's leg. Falcone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Falcone moves out of range easily.
Rocco Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Haze counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Haze - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Haze's body.
Haze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcone can do to turn this around?
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone stalks Haze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haze's face. Haze staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Falcone misses
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcone clobbers Haze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haze will feel that in the morning.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Falcone.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze.
Falcone lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haze.
Haze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falcone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Falcone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a two punch combination.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcone.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone throws out a counter right but Haze avoids it with no problem.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Haze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Falcone.
Haze throws out a powerful jab.
Haze throws a solid leg kick but Falcone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haze.
Falcone throws a hook but Haze blocks it.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze.
Haze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Haze's leg but Haze calmly moves out of range.
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haze is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks.
Haze takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcone.
Haze misses with a left hand
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Haze checks the leg kick.
Falcone digs a good body shot into Haze's ribs.
Haze throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haze scores with a hook.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haze misses with a head kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haze counters with a head kick.
Falcone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haze cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze throws a head kick that misses.
Haze throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Falcone sizes up Haze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Haze checks a leg kick.
Haze tried to score with a low kick but Falcone checks it.
Falcone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haze blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Haze throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Haze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haze throws a head kick but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcone slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a hook.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haze is out of range.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haze counters with a left and a right that stings Falcone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haze keeps Falcone at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick by Haze misses
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haze's knee momentarily.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Falcone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haze checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Haze blocks the leg kick.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcone.
That kick from Falcone tenderised Haze's leg. Haze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick from Haze lands but Falcone takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haze.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Haze.
Haze misses with a looping right.
Falcone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falcone jabs at Haze's body.
Haze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haze lands with a cross.
Haze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid body kick from Haze.
Haze connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcone's sensitive parts.
Falcone takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Falcone checks a low kick from Haze.
Haze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falcone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Falcone.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone jabs Haze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haze walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone.
Haze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcone.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze slips a straight right by Falcone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haze, right into the meat.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Haze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone tests Haze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone lands the left hand.
Falcone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
Haze staying out of range there.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone 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.
Falcone misses with a right hand
and Haze counters with a body kick that stops Falcone in his tracks momentarily.
Haze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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