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Causing Havoc 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dupraz Herve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Donowitz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dupraz Herve!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Herve misses the target.
Herve has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Donowitz Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Herve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herve misses with a kick to the body
and Donowitz Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herve wants to clinch.
Herve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Herve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herve gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Donowitz Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herve.
Herve dodges an elbow strike from Donowitz Jr.
Herve managing to block the knees to the body from Donowitz Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herve lands an uppercut.
Donowitz Jr misses with a knee strike.
Herve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donowitz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Herve.
A shot to the liver by Herve. Beautiful body shot.
Donowitz Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Herve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Herve misses.
Donowitz Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Herve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donowitz Jr connects with a jab.
Herve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Donowitz Jr back to the cage. Herve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Donny Donowitz Jr has been cut.
Donowitz Jr jabs at Herve's body.
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!
Herve throws a leg kick but Donowitz Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Herve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Herve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz Jr.
Herve avoids the body shot from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr throws a body punch but Herve moves out of range.
Donowitz Jr is looking to wear down Herve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Herve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Herve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz Jr moves away.
Herve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donowitz Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Herve seems unphased.
We've been told by Donowitz Jr's head coaches at You call THAT wrestling?? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz Jr throws a leg kick
and Herve counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herve.
A hook to the body from Donowitz Jr.
Herve landing knees to the head.
Donowitz Jr gets through Herve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Herve avoids it by throwing Donowitz Jr back against the cage.
Donowitz Jr has Herve pressed against the cage, preventing Herve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herve avoiding damage as Donowitz Jr throws knees to the body.
Herve has had enough of the clinch but Donowitz Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Donowitz Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herve is defending well for now.
Donowitz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herve closes the distance but Donowitz Jr moves to the side
and Donowitz Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Herve misses with a double jab.
Herve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Herve's head.
A good leg kick by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herve tries to close the distance and clinch but Donowitz Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herve tries to clinch but Donowitz Jr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herve needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz Jr lands a jab to the head.
Herve looks to land a right hand but Donowitz Jr moved out of range.
Donowitz Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Herve throws a big shot that misses.
Herve throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz Jr's shoulder, as Donowitz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Herve doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz Jr circles away.
Donowitz Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz Jr tried to score with a low kick but Herve checks it.
Herve throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Herve throws out a loose jab but Donowitz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Herve avoided it.
Donowitz Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donowitz Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Herve.
Herve darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herve wants to clinch but Donowitz Jr slips to the side
and Donowitz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herve pushes Donowitz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Donowitz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donowitz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz Jr is defending well for now.
Donowitz Jr tries a body shot but Herve blocks it.
Donowitz Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Herve backwards.
Herve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donowitz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Herve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herve misses with a knee strike.
Herve throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herve drops his hands momentarily and Donowitz Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Herve misses with a hook. Donowitz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz Jr - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz Jr lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herve tries to clinch but Donowitz Jr moves out of range.
Donowitz Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herve's calf.
Donowitz Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herve in his tracks.
Donowitz Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Donowitz Jr throws a body punch but Herve moves out of range.
Herve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Herve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donowitz Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herve tries to land knees in the clinch but Donowitz Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Herve looking to stall.
Donowitz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupraz Herve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donowitz Jr cracks a nice hook into Herve's ribs.
Herve clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herve avoiding damage as Donowitz Jr throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz Jr misses with a knee strike.
Donowitz Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herve managing to block the knees to the body from Donowitz Jr.
Herve leaning his opponent against the cage.
Herve unloads a knee to the mid-section. Donowitz Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Herve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donowitz Jr.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz Jr avoids the body shot from Herve.
Donowitz Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz Jr.
Herve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donowitz Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Herve misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Donowitz Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Donowitz Jr tries to work over Herve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Donowitz Jr tries to circle away but Herve has him pinned against the cage.
Herve manages to break the clinch.
Donowitz Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Herve in the body.
Donowitz Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donowitz Jr swings for the body but Herve moves out of range.
Herve tries to clinch up
and Donowitz Jr counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz Jr misses.
Donowitz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Herve moves in looking to clinch but Donowitz Jr pushes him off.
Herve gets a clinch.
Herve blocks an elbow strike.
Donowitz Jr missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Herve tries to land a knee to the head but Donowitz Jr blocks with his arms.
Donowitz Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herve avoids it.
Donowitz Jr lands with a right to the head.
Donowitz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Herve.
Donowitz Jr is trying to stall.
Donowitz Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Herve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donowitz Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donowitz Jr trying to control the position but instead, Herve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donowitz Jr into the cage.
Donowitz Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Herve controls his hands.
Herve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz Jr's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donowitz Jr connects with a leg kick. Herve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz Jr.
A shot to the liver by Donowitz Jr. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Herve.
Herve wants to clinch.
Donowitz Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herve can do to turn this around?
Herve has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herve.
Donowitz Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herve.
Donowitz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herve has him pressed against the cage.
Donowitz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz Jr tries a knee to the head but Herve blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz Jr is defending well for now.
Donowitz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donny Donowitz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Herve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Donowitz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz Jr scores with a jab. Herve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herve closes the distance and clinches.
Donowitz Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herve lands a right hand.
Donowitz Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Herve controls his hands.
Come on Donowitz Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Herve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herve throws a big shot that misses.
Herve has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz Jr.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz Jr cracks a nice hook into Herve's ribs.
Herve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz Jr throws out the jab.
Herve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz Jr as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz Jr avoids the body shot from Herve.
Herve's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Herve connects with a single shot there.
Herve needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz Jr.
Good leg kick by Donowitz Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz Jr motions for Herve to come forward. Donowitz Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donowitz Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herve's sensitive parts.
Herve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donowitz Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herve's sensitive parts.
Herve instigates a clinch.
Herve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herve throws a hook but Donowitz Jr avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Donowitz Jr misses its intended target.
Herve walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Herve ducks down to avoid it.
Herve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donowitz Jr throws a head kick that Herve semi-blocks.
Herve is rocked!
Donowitz Jr lands with a straight right. Herve didn't see that one coming.
Herve is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz Jr finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz Jr cracks Herve with a hook to the temple - Herve is on wobbly legs here! Donowitz Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Herve falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Donowitz Jr wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donny Donowitz Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lukens Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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171 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Lukens Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukens Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lukens Jr moves into the clinch.
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lenny Lukens Jr has been cut.
Lukens Jr taking a breather.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lukens Jr tries to circle away but Hightower has him pinned against the cage.
Lukens Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Lukens Jr is blocking nicely.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lukens Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Lukens Jr is blocking nicely.
Hightower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike from Lukens Jr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hightower obliges.
Hightower lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Lukens Jr's ribcage. Lukens Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lukens Jr tries to stall but Hightower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hightower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hightower.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Lukens Jr avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukens Jr backwards.
Hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hightower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lukens Jr backwards.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hightower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lukens Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hightower after a bit of a struggle.
Lukens Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukens Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hightower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hightower.
Lukens Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hightower blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Lukens Jr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hightower obliges.
Hightower lands with a short shot to the head.
Hightower connects with a knee to the head.
Hightower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lukens Jr is rocked!
Lukens Jr tries to pull guard but Hightower holds him up against the cage and eventually Lukens Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Lukens Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hightower drops Lukens Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Lukens Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Lukens Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hightower looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hightower backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lukens Jr's temple! It sends Lukens Jr violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hightower celebrates and the doctors try to help Lukens Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Reed Hightower!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stipe Mikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langhi has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Michael Langhi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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296 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stipe Mikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Langhi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langhi throws a looping overhand right but Mikas ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Langhi.
Mikas ducks under a wild hook from Langhi.
Mikas thumps Langhi with a low kick.
Mikas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mikas tries to clinch but Langhi is having none of it.
Langhi is looking for the big counter here.
Mikas tries to clinch there but Langhi circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Langhi! But no joy.
Langhi lands a right hook to the body.
Langhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mikas finds it's way round the side to connect with Langhi's head.
Mikas tries for a takedown but Langhi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Langhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Langhi. Those never looked like landing.
Mikas lands with an uppercut that bounces Langhi off the cage and back into range.
Langhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Mikas shoots in looking for a takedown. Langhi tries to sprawl out of it but Mikas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Langhi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langhi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mikas. That one must have hurt.
Mikas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikas misses with a takedown attempt - Langhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Langhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Mikas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langhi misses the jab.
Langhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikas tries to clinch but Langhi moves out of range.
Langhi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Langhi throws a right hand that Mikas ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikas also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Langhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikas throws a leg kick which misses Langhi's front leg but catches the back leg as Langhi tries to avoid it.
Mikas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Langhi's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Langhi's sensitive parts.
Mikas fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikas.
Mikas moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Langhi!
It looks like Stipe Mikas has been cut.
Langhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Langhi pinned against the cage. Langhi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikas lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Langhi.
Langhi misses with a hook. Mikas ducked under it nicely.
Mikas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Langhi as he jumps to the side.
Mikas shoots in for a takedown but Langhi shows good takedown defense.
Langhi lands a lovely overhand right.
Mikas moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael Langhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Langhi misses with a straight left.
Mikas slips under a jab from Langhi.
Langhi moves out of range as Mikas strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikas. That's going to slow Langhi down.
Mikas slips a straight right by Langhi.
Mikas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikas lands a leg kick that knocks Langhi off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langhi.
Langhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikas.
Langhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikas takes the fight into the clinch.
Langhi blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Langhi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Langhi backwards.
Mikas keeps control of Langhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mikas has Langhi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Langhi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikas throws a head punch that misses.
Mikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Langhi is trying to break the clinch but Mikas is controlling him.
Langhi is trying to force a seperation but Mikas has the dominant position.
Mikas is trying to trip Langhi. He has hold of a leg but Langhi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Langhi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mikas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Stipe Mikas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stipe Mikas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mikas ducks under a wild hook from Langhi.
Langhi throws a big shot that misses.
Langhi misses with an uppercut. Mikas saw that one coming.
Mikas thumps Langhi with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mikas. Langhi shrugs it off though.
Langhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Langhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikas.
Mikas is looking to slow Langhi down with leg kicks.
Langhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikas.
Mikas attempts a counter takedown but Langhi avoids it well and moves away.
Mikas shoots for a double leg takedown but Langhi sprawls well. He's pushed Mikas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikas tries to clinch but Langhi moves out of range.
Stipe Mikas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikas throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mikas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Langhi doesn't seem phased though.
Mikas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Langhi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mikas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Langhi as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mikas.
Langhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikas.
Mikas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Langhi sprawls and moves away.
Mikas misses with a straight right.
Mikas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langhi defends well and Mikas ends up having to push Langhi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Langhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Mikas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mikas.
Mikas feints and then cracks Langhi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Langhi down.
Stipe Mikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Langhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Langhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Langhi lands a jab.
Langhi throws an overhand right that lands on Mikas's shoulder, as Mikas tries to avoid the shot.
Mikas feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikas throws the kick towards the body but Langhi avoids it.
Langhi takes a swing at Mikas's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikas fakes the leg kick and cracks Langhi in the body.
Langhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Langhi checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Langhi. No joy for Mikas on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Langhi! But no joy.
Langhi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikas 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.
Mikas landing with the ground and pound.
Mikas distracts Langhi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mikas passes Langhi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mikas 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.
Mikas is trying to control. Langhi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Langhi is trying to stand back up but Mikas is controlling him
Langhi is looking to improve his position.
Langhi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Langhi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Mikas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mikas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mikas wants to pass to mount but Langhi is defending the position.
Mikas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mikas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Langhi is staying active underneath Mikas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Langhi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Langhi tries to roll over but Mikas keeps him under control.
Mikas stalling.
Langhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Langhi tries to kick Mikas off but Mikas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mikas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Langhi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Mikas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stipe Mikas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Langhi throws an overhand right that lands on Mikas's shoulder, as Mikas tries to avoid the shot.
Mikas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikas blocks a jab.
Mikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Langhi.
Langhi looks to land a right hand but Mikas moved out of range.
Langhi misses the shot to the body.
Mikas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Langhi is trying to defend but Mikas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Langhi tries to roll over but Mikas keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikas works his way into side control.
Mikas throws a strike aimed at the side of Langhi's head but Langhi avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Langhi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mikas cracks Langhi with a big right hand but Langhi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Langhi is looking to reverse the position.
Mikas throws a strike aimed at the side of Langhi's head but Langhi avoids it well.
Langhi tries to buck Mikas off but Mikas is having none of it.
Mikas tries for a kimura but Langhi is defending well.
Langhi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mikas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mikas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Langhi keeps working.
Mikas working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikas is putting a hurting on Langhi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mikas working the ground and pound but Langhi is defending the strikes.
Langhi tries to escape but Mikas is in control.
Mikas trying to control the action but Langhi is working from the bottom.
Langhi wants to get back to his feet but Mikas drags him back down.
Mikas trying to control the action but Langhi is working from the bottom.
Langhi tries to bench press Mikas off him but Mikas keeps the position.
Langhi wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Mikas crashes against the mat.
Mikas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Langhi can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mikas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Langhi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mikas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mikas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mikas lands a big elbow.
Langhi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Mikas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langhi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikas lands a nice shot to the head.
Langhi is bucking up trying to escape but Mikas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mikas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Langhi?
Stipe Mikas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikas scoring with strikes but Langhi is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikas with the ground and pound from mount.
Mikas working for a guillotine from mount but Langhi is in no mood to give up.
Stipe Mikas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikas looking to control but Langhi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Langhi wants to hold on but Mikas pushes him away.
Mikas controlling from mount.
Langhi reaches up and holds on to Mikas to control the position.
Michael Langhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikas controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stipe Mikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mikas, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Mikas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James DeGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Powell's choice of entrance music: The Big Payback - James Brown. James DeGale could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamal Powell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James DeGale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Powell!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeGale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Powell scores with a body shot.
DeGale scores with a jab to the head.
Powell's coach down at El Tico 's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Powell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DeGale lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeGale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeGale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Powell walks into a straight right hand from DeGale.
A jab from Powell misses.
A jab from DeGale misses.
DeGale scores with a jab to the body.
Powell swings for the body but DeGale moves out of range.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
It looked like DeGale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeGale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeGale doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Powell forces DeGale back against the cage and clinches.
DeGale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell blocking some punches.
DeGale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Powell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Powell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but DeGale avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeGale lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by DeGale.
DeGale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeGale blocking some punches.
DeGale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Powell.
DeGale manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeGale misses the target.
DeGale throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Powell looks to land a left hand but DeGale moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Powell
and DeGale counters with a stiff right hand.
DeGale drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeGale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeGale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Powell avoids it.
DeGale tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by DeGale.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeGale lands an uppercut.
DeGale tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from DeGale.
DeGale breaks from the clinch.
DeGale is stalking Powell. Powell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from DeGale, and it's lights out! Powell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James DeGale!
Our winner, James DeGale, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroki Matsuoka (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiroki Matsuoka!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matsuoka enables Futter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matsuoka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsuoka keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Matsuoka trying to control the position.
Matsuoka keeping moving, preventing Futter from controlling successfully.
Futter controlling from the top position.
Matsuoka working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuoka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Futter drops his hands momentarily and Matsuoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Futter darts in looking for a takedown but Matsuoka gets double underhooks and turns Futter into the cage.
Matsuoka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Futter's head.
Futter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsuoka's half guard.
Futter wants to pass to mount but Matsuoka is defending the position.
Futter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka trying to control from the bottom.
Matsuoka is not content to let Futter control the position.
Futter is looking for a kimura here.
Futter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuoka keeps working.
Futter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsuoka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Futter is looking to advance position but Matsuoka won't allow it.
Futter wants to take a breather but Matsuoka is having none of it.
Futter is working for a kimura but Matsuoka is defending it quite comfortably.
Futter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Matsuoka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Futter has cracked it and Matsuoka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Futter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Futter!
Buck Futter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Bor comes to the cage accompanied by Centuries. Monroe has chosen Deep Ocean - Island drumming as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Manuel La Bor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and La Bor counters with a one-two to the body.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe misses with a body punch
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
La Bor throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe preventing the sweep.
La Bor can't keep his opponent in guard - Monroe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La Bor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
Monroe prevents La Bor from improving his position.
La Bor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Monroe working over La Bor with some ground and pound. La Bor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
La Bor's coaches at Lights Out™ ($849 15 Elite Coaches!) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
La Bor tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Monroe throwing shots but La Bor is blocking nicely.
Monroe prevents La Bor from improving his position.
La Bor wants to sweep but Monroe has passed to side control!
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working.
La Bor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Monroe cracks La Bor with a big right hand but La Bor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
La Bor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear La Bor down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused La Bor some visible discomfort.
Monroe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at La Bor to see if he's OK.
Monroe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Monroe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
La Bor can't escape the position.
Monroe working the ground and pound effectively.
La Bor can't escape the position.
Monroe is landing with some decent strikes but La Bor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Monroe with good strikes from the mount here!
La Bor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
La Bor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
La Bor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A cross from La Bor lands.
La Bor misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from La Bor enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Bor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
La Bor kicks Monroe off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by La Bor!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by La Bor.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
La Bor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Bor's hands.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Bor.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
La Bor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Bor misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
La Bor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
La Bor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe dives in for a single leg takedown but La Bor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
And Monroe tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor lands with a right hand.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
La Bor tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from La Bor enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Bor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe postures up and lands a big shot to La Bor's brow.
Monroe trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor looking for a sweep. Not yet La Bor, not yet.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
La Bor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there.
Monroe works over La Bor with some ground and pound from guard.
Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of La Bor's head.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of La Bor's head.
Monroe works over La Bor with some ground and pound from guard.
Monroe stands up over La Bor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monroe is in close to La Bor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
La Bor wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
Monroe is in close to La Bor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
La Bor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Monroe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monroe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La Bor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
La Bor wants to get back to full guard.
Monroe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monroe wants to control but La Bor is keeping him busy.
Monroe is thwarting La Bor's attempts to control the position.
Monroe trying to control from half guard but La Bor is working away.
La Bor gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe cracks La Bor with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Monroe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor pushes Monroe away with a front kick.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monroe throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
La Bor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monroe takes a step back to recover.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and La Bor counters with a nice body shot.
Monroe swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor lands the left hand.
La Bor misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and La Bor counters with a one-two to the body.
La Bor dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor misses with the body kick
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Monroe.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor leaves Monroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monroe walks into a left hand.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Bor sizes up Monroe 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.
A close second round but Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
La Bor scores with a nice strike.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
La Bor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from La Bor.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Monroe throws a series of punches but La Bor avoids them all with ease.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
As Monroe looks to move away, La Bor throws a big counter combo but Monroe just gets out of the way.
La Bor throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Bor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
La Bor throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Bor lands a right hook to the body.
La Bor throws a one two combo.
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
Monroe scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
A lazy body kick from Monroe
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by La Bor - just one landing.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Monroe feints the counter takedown.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from La Bor.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Bor.
Ricky Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Bor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Monroe.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Monroe takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by La Bor.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
La Bor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monroe defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monroe 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sairanix Lokren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokren kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beast. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sairanix Lokren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Lokren.
Zaromskis closes the distance and pushes Lokren back into the cage.
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaromskis.
Zaromskis wants to counter the offense by Lokren and move into the clinch position.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren punishes Zaromskis's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren cracks Zaromskis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaromskis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis just leaning against Lokren, taking a breather.
Lokren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaromskis has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Zaromskis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaromskis.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.
Zaromskis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaromskis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaromskis lands a hook that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Lokren misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaromskis on the side of the head.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Lokren.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaromskis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaromskiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaromskis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Zaromskis moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaromskis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Lokren working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokren tries to break free but Zaromskis pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaromskis misses with the head strike.
Zaromskis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Zaromskis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lokren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaromskis can turn it around.
Zaromskis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lokren up against the cage.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Zaromskis misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Zaromskis tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaromskis misses with a punch to the body.
Zaromskis throws a head punch that misses.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaromskis digs a right hand into Lokren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lokren's gas tank.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands a shoulder strike.
Lokren blocking some punches.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Zaromskis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaromskis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lokren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lokren misses with a hook. Zaromskis ducked under it nicely.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaromskis has time to react.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Zaromskis tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaromskis tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaromskis throws a head punch that misses.
Zaromskis has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaromskis misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaromskis throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaromskis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Zaromskis tries to clinch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaromskis ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Zaromskis rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaromskis effectively controlling the action here.
Zaromskis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lokren wants the takedown. Zaromskis is fighting it off but Lokren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zaromskis's guard against the cage.
Zaromskis pushes Lokren off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren throws a hook but Zaromskis avoids it easily.
Lokren with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Zaromskis clinches up with Lokren and pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren tries to circle away but Zaromskis has him pinned against the cage.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis controlling the action here for a moment.
Lokren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaromskis struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Zaromskis lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaromskis wants to stall.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
Zaromskis misses with the head strike.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaromskis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lokren lands a nice shot that snaps Zaromskis's head back.
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Lokren.
Zaromskis presses Lokren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lokren can't break the clinch.
Zaromskis working aggressively here.
Zaromskis lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis misses with a body punch.
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tests Zaromskis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaromskis can do to turn this around?
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demon Zaromskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokren gets tackled into the cage by Zaromskis. Zaromskis maintains the clinch.
Zaromskis misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaromskis tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Demon Zaromskis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaromskis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren is trying to force a seperation but Zaromskis has the dominant position.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren is trying to force a seperation but Zaromskis has the dominant position.
Zaromskis lands an uppercut.
Zaromskis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaromskis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Zaromskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaromskis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaromskis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Zaromskis is out of range.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
Lokren with a nice cross.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Zaromskis's body. Zaromskis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaromskis clinches up with Lokren and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Demon Zaromskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaromskis tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Zaromskis back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaromskis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Zaromskis.
Lokren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaromskis as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Kissel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kissel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coal Chamber - Loco. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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159 lbs
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163 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Kissel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kissel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Brandao.
Kissel connects with a body shot.
Kissel takes one on the button.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Kissel.
Nice shot lands for Brandao.
Brandao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kissel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Kissel misses.
Kissel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Brandao avoids them all with ease.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kissel misses.
Kissel throws a shot from downtown. Brandao moves away and avoids it.
Kissel fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandao lands a really nice looking cross but Kissel seems unphased.
Brandao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandao misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao blocks a jab.
Brandao digs a good hook to Kissel's body.
Brandao dodges the punch combination from Kissel.
Brandao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kissel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kissel lands with a nice body punch.
Brandao connects with a nice looking jab.
Kissel throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Kissel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao digs a good hook to Kissel's body.
Brandao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kissel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Brandao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao connects with the punch.
Kissel tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Brandao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kissel throws out the jab.
Kissel tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kissel manages to break the clinch.
Brandao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kissel on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Kissel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Kissel misses.
Brandao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kissel scores with a hook to the body. Brandao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kissel lands with a nice combination. Brandao backs away looking to recover.
Kissel throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kissel misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Kissel.
Kissel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Brandao throws a hook but Kissel avoids it easily.
Kissel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissel.
It looks like Brandao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brandao moves into the clinch successfully.
Kissel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kissel.
Brandao cracks Kissel with a nice body shot.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Brandao lands a left hand.
Kissel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Kissel tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Kissel tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Kissel lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Kissel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissel.
Kissel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kissel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kissel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Kissel prevents a body shot from Brandao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissel working aggressively here.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
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 Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brandao catches Kissel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kissel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandao misses with a looping left.
Kissel is looking for the big counter here.
Brandao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandao looks to land a left hand but Kissel moved out of range nicely.
Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kissel throws a solid leg kick but Brandao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kissel.
Kissel tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Kissel throws an overhand right that lands on Brandao's shoulder, as Brandao tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissel is pushing Brandao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissel tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Kissel back against the cage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kissel controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
Kissel lands an uppercut.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissel.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Kissel lands with a right to the head.
Kissel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Kissel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kissel.
Kissel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Kissel is pushing Brandao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Kissel misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao tries a body shot but Kissel blocks it.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao is working Kissel over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kissel.
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Kissel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Darren Kissel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kissel tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kissel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissel is just out of range.
Brandao swings for the body but Kissel moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kissel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Darren Kissel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissel swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Kissel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandao. Kissel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao misses with an uppercut. Kissel saw that one coming.
Kissel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kissel staying out of range there.
Kissel unleashes a big counter combination but Brandao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Brandao misses.
Brandao throws a nice looking combination but Kissel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kissel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandao has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissel.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kissel controls his hands.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissel's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissel presses Brandao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissel blocks a body shot from Brandao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissel blocks an uppercut.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Kissel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Kissel throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Kissel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Kissel with a jab.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range.
Kissel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kissel. That snapped Brandao's head back.
Kissel throws a shot from downtown. Brandao moves away and avoids it.
Kissel staying out of range there.
Brandao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kissel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range.
Kissel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandao clinches up with Kissel and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissel tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Kissel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandao lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissel misses with some punches.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Kissel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kissels head.
Kissel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kissel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kissel.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissel throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
Kissel pushes Brandao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
Kissel tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kissel tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kissel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissel cracks Brandao with a nice body shot.
Brandao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kissel or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kissel blocking some punches.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissel blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Kissel scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandao lands a shot to the body.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Kissel trying to control the position but instead, Brandao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kissel into the cage.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
Kissel blocking some punches.
Kissel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Brandao.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel lands with a light punch inside.
Kissel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kissel lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Kissel misses with some punches.
Brandao blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissel tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Kissel back against the cage.
Kissel prevents a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel lands with a left to the head.
Kissel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kissel.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Kissel.
Kissel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Brandao pushes Kissel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kissel fails to land.
Brandao tries to work over Kissel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Kissel really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brandao instigates a clinch.
Kissel lands with a light punch inside.
Kissel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kissel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kissel cracks Brandao with a nice body shot.
Kissel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Kissel digs a right hand into Brandao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandao's gas tank.
Kissel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Kissel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Kissel lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kissel tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kissel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kissel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kissel throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kissel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissel can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kissel misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kissel - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kissel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissel lands with a right to the head.
Kissel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kissel slips under a jab.
Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kissel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a big shot that misses.
Kissel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kissel.
As Brandao backs off Kissel throws a huge counter combo but Brandao manages to avoid it all.
Brandao takes a swing at Kissel's ribcage but misses.
Brandao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kissel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Kissel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kissel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandao is just out of range.
Brandao scores with a jab to the body.
Brandao dodges the punch combination from Kissel.
Diego Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Kissel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Donk. Brandao catches Kissel right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kissel is looking for the big counter here.
Kissel takes the fight into the clinch.
Kissel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kissel prevents a body shot from Brandao.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Kissel avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Kissel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Kissel.
Brandao lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissel tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Kissel back against the cage.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Kissel.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brandao as Kissel tries to tie him up.
Kissel misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kissel.
A right hand to the body from Brandao.
Kissel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kissel.
Kissel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kissel blocking some punches.
Kissel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Darren Kissel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kissel connects with a crisp jab.
Kissel misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kissel.
Brandao throwing a counter right hand but Kissel manages to avoid it.
Brandao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kissel under the eye.
Brandao misses with a looping left.
Kissel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kissel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandao throws a shot to the body.
Kissel throws a hook to the side of Brandao's head but Brandao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissel throws out a leg kick but Brandao moves out of range and Kissel only half commits.
Kissel ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Brandao lands a right hook to the body.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissel misses the shot to the body.
Brandao throws the left hand but Kissel avoids the punch easily.
Kissel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandao circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandao lands with a shot to the body.
Brandao moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao.
Kissel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow.
Kissel swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Kissel working aggressively here.
Kissel scores with a shot to the side of Brandao's head.
Kissel throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kissel.
Kissel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissel lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Kissel blocking some punches.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Kissel avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kissel backwards.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kissel is working Brandao over against the cage.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
A nice left hand lands by Kissel.
Kissel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brandao's defenses.
Brandao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Brandao lands a shot to the body.
Brandao lands an uppercut.
Kissel working aggressively here.
Kissel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandao.
Brandao scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao takes a shot to the head.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Brandao lands an uppercut.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Kissel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao tries a body shot but Kissel blocks it.
Kissel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Brandao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kissel backwards.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Kissel.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao dodges an elbow strike from Kissel.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Kissel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darren Kissel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandao blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kissel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darren Kissel!
Darren Kissel is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Darren Kissel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baratheon misses the jab.
Baratheon catches Zuma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baratheon loads up on a big right hand but Zuma slips the punch.
Baratheon misses with a straight right.
Robert Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baratheon is fending him off so far but Zuma persists. Nope, Baratheon circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuma forces Baratheon back against the cage and clinches.
Baratheon works on Zuma's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baratheon moves away.
Baratheon lands a leg kick that knocks Zuma off balance momentarily.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baratheon.
Zuma slips under a jab.
Baratheon clobbers Zuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Baratheon as Zuma shoots in.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baratheon.
Zuma looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma misses with a straight left.
Zuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baratheon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Jab from Baratheon.
Baratheon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zuma is rocked!
Baratheon cracks Zuma with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zuma tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Baratheon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zuma is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Baratheon!
In his post fight interview, Robert Baratheon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brewster might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bodies. Monk has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Brewster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silas Monk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Brewster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brewster.
Brewster misses with a wild combination.
Brewster tries to clinch but Monk moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
Brewster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barry Brewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monk misses with a looping right.
Brewster throws a poor cross that misses
and Monk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Barry Brewster has been cut.
Brewster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brewster.
Monk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewster moves away.
Brewster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brewster slips under a jab.
Brewster misses with a hook.
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!
Brewster closes the distance and clinches.
Brewster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Monk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Monk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monk.
Monk can't find room to land a body shot as Brewster controls the action.
Brewster misses with the head strike.
Monk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brewster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brewster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewster misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monk.
Brewster working aggressively here.
Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewster is rocked!
Brewster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Brewster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monk swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewster tries to throw a body punch but Monk avoids it by throwing Brewster back against the cage.
Brewster seems to have got his legs back now.
Monk dips a shoulder and cracks Brewster with a mighty uppercut! Brewster falls back against the cage and Monk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brewster is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Monk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Monk!
Silas Monk is the new super heavyweight champion!
Silas Monk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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