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Causing Havoc 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Pawlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by Hits From The Bong by Cypress Hill. Pawlak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. O.S.T.R. & KASTA - Dziś idę walczyć kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Pawlak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong misses the shot to the body.
Bong misses with a straight right.
Bong pushes Pawlak up against the cage in a clinch.
Bong looking for a takedown.
Bong leaning against his opponent.
Pawlak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pawlak.
Pawlak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pawlak manages to break the clinch.
Bong avoids the body shot from Pawlak.
Bong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bong dives in and scores a takedown into Pawlak's guard.
Bong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pawlak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong wants to control from the top but Pawlak keeps moving.
Pawlak is pulling down on Bong's head. It's preventing any offense from Bong, at least for the moment.
Pawlak wants to sweep here but Bong controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlak keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Bong trying to control but Pawlak is working from the bottom.
Pawlak has his hands on Bong's head, controlling the position.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pawlak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pawlak is pulling down on Bong's head to control his posture.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Pawlak has wrist control.
Pawlak is adopting a defensive guard.
Pawlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pawlak keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Pawlak there.
Pawlak throws a body punch but Bong moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Pawlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pawlak connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak looks to land a right hand but Bong moved out of range.
Bong takes a swing at Pawlak's ribcage but misses.
Pawlak throws a hook to the side of Bong's head but Bong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pawlak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pawlak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Pawlak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pawlak, who protects the arm well.
Bong working the ground and pound but Pawlak is defending the strikes.
Bong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pawlak, who protects the arm well.
Bong working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Pawlak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bong throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pawlak. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pawlak manages to circle out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Pawlak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pawlak prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pawlak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bong slips under a jab from Pawlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong throws a body punch but Pawlak moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pawlak! But no joy.
Bong swings for the body but Pawlak moves out of range.
Bong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pawlak eats them both and turns towards Bong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bong is looking to wear down Pawlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jan Pawlak has been cut.
Bong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pawlak throws out the jab.
Pawlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlak missing with a left hand there. Bong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pawlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pawlak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pawlak keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong forces his way into half guard.
Pawlak trying to control here.
Pawlak wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
Pawlak gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to control from the top but Pawlak keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pawlak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bong won't allow Pawlak to sweep him here.
Pawlak has his hands on Bong's head, controlling the position.
Bong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pawlak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pawlak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pawlak keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong working some strikes from top position.
The Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlak keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pawlak keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pawlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlak wants to sweep here but Bong controlling him for the moment.
Bong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlak desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pawlak is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Pawlak defends the submission attempt.
Bong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pawlak's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong not doing much here.
Pawlak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Pawlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pawlak throws a looping overhand right but Bong ducks down to avoid it.
Bong misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pawlak swings for the body but Bong moves out of range.
Bong tries to counter by clinching up but Pawlak breaks away and moves out of range.
Bong wants to clinch up but Pawlak keeps it at a distance.
Bong drives through with a takedown into Pawlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bong wants to control from the top but Pawlak keeps moving.
Pawlak wants to sweep here but Bong controlling him for the moment.
Bong wants to control from the top but Pawlak keeps moving.
Pawlak is controlling Bong's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bong wants to control from the top but Pawlak keeps moving.
Bong 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.
Bong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pawlak managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Pawlak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bong wants to control from the top but Pawlak keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pawlak misses the target.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pawlak.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pawlak connects with a crisp jab.
Pawlak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bong's head backwards.
Bong misses with an uppercut
and Pawlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pawlak.
Bong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pawlak.
Pawlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pawlak.
Bong walks into a stiff left hand from Pawlak.
Bong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bong swings for the body but Pawlak moves out of range.
Pawlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jan Pawlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Pawlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pawlak misses.
Pawlak avoids the body shot from Bong.
Pawlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bong moves away.
Pawlak looks to throw the jab but Bong is out of range.
Pawlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pawlak misses the jab.
Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlak.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bong.
Pawlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Bong should have avoided that one.
Pawlak defending well as Bong loads up on a big left hand.
Bong moves out of range as Pawlak strikes.
Pawlak misses with an uppercut.
Bong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pawlak but Pawlak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong darts in looking for a takedown but Pawlak gets double underhooks and turns Bong into the cage.
Bong throws a lazy right hand but Pawlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Pawlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jan Pawlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bong tries to clinch but Pawlak is having none of it.
Bong misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlak misses with an uppercut.
Pawlak slips a straight right by Bong.
Pawlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Bong throws a leg kick but Pawlak checks it.
Pawlak gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pawlak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jan Pawlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Pawlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Pawlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bong!
Post fight, The Bong took to the microphone: 'The only thing better than hearing my opponent's bones snap, was seeing the look on his wife's face when I did it...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Brooks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucifer Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks has Palhares up against the cage in a clinch.
Palhares misses with some punches.
Palhares jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palhares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Palhares's legs - danger averted.
Palhares has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palhares looking for subs off his back but Brooks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares looking for a triangle here. Brooks is fighting it but it looks tight! Palhares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brooks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucifer Palhares!
An out of breath Lucifer Palhares 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Project Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Blade Runner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Joshua. No joy for Runner on that attempt.
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Runner avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Runner avoids it really well and circles away.
Runner misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Joshua.
Runner misses with a body kick.
Runner lands a head shot.
Runner looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua is looking to counter with a body kick.
Runner misses with a two punch combination.
Runner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
A countering left hand to the body from Runner misses.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Runner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Runner lands.
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Runner can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joshua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Joshua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runner's guard.
Joshua stops Runner from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Runner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Runner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua throws an elbow that misses. Runner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joshua's guard. Nice move by Runner!
Runner looking to pass the guard.
Runner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Runner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joshua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Runner manages to get himself to full guard.
Joshua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua wants to pass the guard but Runner is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua tries to free his leg and advance position but Runner is retaining full guard.
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joshua 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.
Joshua preventing the sweep.
Joshua stops Runner from standing up.
Runner looking to control.
Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua advances position into side control!
Runner is being controlled here.
Joshua wants to control but Runner is keeping him busy.
Joshua misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner wants to control but Joshua postures up.
Runner tries to bench press Joshua off him but Joshua keeps the position.
Joshua throws an elbow but Runner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joshua postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Joshua.
Runner wants to control but Joshua postures up.
Joshua throwing strikes but Runner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Joshua keeps Runner under control for a moment.
Joshua tries to bench press Runner off him but Runner keeps the position.
Runner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joshua some visible discomfort.
Runner tries for a kimura but Joshua is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blade Runner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Project Joshua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Runner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua scoring well with a low kick there.
Joshua throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Runner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Runner.
Joshua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runner looking to control.
Joshua throwing strikes but missing.
Runner trying to keep a closed guard but Joshua is proving a slippery customer.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Runner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua wants to pass the guard but Runner is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joshua works his foot free and advances to mount.
Runner wants to control but Joshua is having none of it.
Joshua lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Joshua unloading with bombs!
Joshua unloading with bombs!
Joshua fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Runner is rocked!
Joshua softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Runner is out cold! Joshua jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Joshua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenard Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Coleman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenard Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Ellis avoids it.
Ellis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ellis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coleman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Coleman misses
and Ellis counters with a nice body kick.
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Ellis is out of range.
Ellis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coleman is looking to land body kicks.
Ellis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Ellis counters with a left and a right that stings Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman throws a jab when Ellis was well out of range.
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Coleman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Ellis.
Coleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coleman takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ellis.
Coleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellis knocks Coleman to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Greg Coleman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Coleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ellis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ellis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ellis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Coleman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy.
Ellis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ellis prevents Coleman from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coleman is pressing down on Ellis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ellis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman gets to his feet - Ellis follows without any prompting.
Ellis jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ellis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ellis!
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Ellis lands with a kick to the temple. Coleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Ellis.
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!
Coleman blocks a head kick by Ellis.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Ellis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coleman scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenard Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Coleman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lenard Ellis has been cut.
Ellis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coleman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ellis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ellis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coleman takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellis.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ellis slips under a jab from Coleman.
Coleman tests Ellis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman throws a front kick aimed at Ellis's knee but Ellis avoids it well.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ellis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Ellis lands with a slapping head kick.
Coleman throws a combination that misses
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman takes one on the button.
Ellis throws a body kick that misses
and Coleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ellis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Ellis.
Ellis tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman keeps control of Ellis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellis working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ellis's brow.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ellis.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ellis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ellis with a body shot.
Ellis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis misses with a leg kick
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellis blocks a jab.
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ellis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick
and Coleman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coleman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellis tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellis avoids it.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman punishes Ellis's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses
and Coleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman lands a right hand.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellis's efforts to push away.
Ellis avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellis's efforts to push away.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
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!
Ellis has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ellis controls his hands.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action.
Ellis takes a shot to the head.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellis is defending well for now.
Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Ellis moves out of range as Coleman throws a body kick.
Ellis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coleman connects with a crisp jab.
Ellis moves out of range as Coleman throws a body kick.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellis has time to react.
Coleman delivers a nice body kick.
Ellis lands a right hook to the body.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ellis.
Coleman throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem.
Coleman jabs at Ellis's body.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ellis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coleman! But no joy.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ellis thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman misses with a combination
and Ellis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coleman thinking.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ellis. Ellis obviously looking to wear him down.
Ellis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ellis throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ellis lands a head kick!
Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman motions for Ellis to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman jabs Ellis right on the nose. Ellis blinks but takes it well.
Ellis throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
Lenard Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ellis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coleman's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellis.
Ellis slips a jab from Coleman.
Ellis throws a quick counter head kick but Coleman was just out of range.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Ellis avoids them all with ease.
Ellis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coleman.
Coleman avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ellis.
Ellis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis misses with a body kick.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ellis.
Ellis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Ellis blocks the leg kick.
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Ellis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coleman looks for the body kick but Ellis saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Coleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ellis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Lenard Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ellis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Ellis misses
and Coleman counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman cracks Ellis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Ellis.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
A little feinted left hand from Ellis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ellis lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Coleman throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman cracks Ellis with an open hand slap.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellis can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Coleman.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Greg Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armondo Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armondo Munoz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Fadzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armondo Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadzaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Fadzaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Fadzaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munoz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fadzaev is nestled in close to Munoz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fadzaev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Munoz to get to his feet.
Munoz lands a leg kick that knocks Fadzaev off balance momentarily.
Fadzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fadzaev wants to slow Munoz down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Munoz.
Fadzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz scores with a nice strike.
Fadzaev is looking to land body kicks.
Fadzaev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Fadzaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Munoz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooh!!! Munoz has knocked Fadzaev down with a huge combo! Munoz steps away and waves a wobbly Fadzaev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fadzaev is rocked!
It looks like Alan Fadzaev has been cut.
Fadzaev ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Oh Fadzaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munoz scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz swings for the body but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fadzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Munoz throws a counter combo.
Fadzaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Munoz throws a leg kick
and Fadzaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Munoz!
Fadzaev looks up at the clock and then as Munoz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fadzaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Munoz wants to control but Fadzaev postures up.
Fadzaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munoz down.
Munoz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Munoz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fadzaev decides to stand back up.
Fadzaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munoz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadzaev.
A bone on bone clash there as Fadzaev blocks the leg kick.
Munoz cracks Fadzaev with an open hand slap.
Fadzaev throws a body kick that misses.
Munoz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munoz misses with a low kick.
Fadzaev lands a jab to the head.
Fadzaev checks a low kick from Munoz.
A little feinted left hand from Fadzaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Fadzaev misses its intended target.
Munoz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fadzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fadzaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Munoz cracks Fadzaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fadzaev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fadzaev, right into the meat.
Fadzaev ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Fadzaev feinted with a counter takedown.
Munoz lands a jab to Fadzaev's midsection.
Fadzaev looks to land a left hand but Munoz moved out of range nicely.
Munoz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Munoz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fadzaev avoids a kick to the body.
Munoz wants to slow Fadzaev down by chopping away at his legs.
Munoz checks a low kick from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munoz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Munoz walks into a jab.
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!
Munoz throws a good cross that connects.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadzaev circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munoz slips a jab from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses.
Munoz throws a low kick, looking for Fadzaev's leg but Fadzaev calmly moves out of range.
Munoz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munoz throws a body kick that misses.
Munoz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Munoz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fadzaev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Munoz throws a poor cross that misses
and Fadzaev counters with a single leg into guard. Munoz didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadzaev landing some decent shots from guard.
Fadzaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armondo Munoz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alan Fadzaev'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.
Munoz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munoz feints and then cracks Fadzaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fadzaev down.
Munoz tries to clinch but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick but Munoz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munoz! But no joy.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Fadzaev.
Munoz moves in looking to clinch but Fadzaev pushes him off.
Fadzaev throws a hook but Munoz blocks it.
Fadzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Munoz throws a front kick aimed at Fadzaev's knee but Fadzaev avoids it well.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fadzaev.
A low kick from Munoz misses
and Fadzaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Munoz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadzaev lands an elbow.
Fadzaev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Armondo Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munoz misses with a low kick.
Fadzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munoz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fadzaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.
Munoz throws a low kick but Fadzaev moves out of range easily.
Fadzaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munoz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fadzaev throws out a leg kick but Munoz moves out of range and Fadzaev only half commits.
Munoz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munoz throws a push kick but Fadzaev slaps the foot to one side.
Munoz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fadzaev looks to land a right hand but Munoz moved out of range.
Munoz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadzaev is just out of range.
Munoz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick which misses Munoz's front leg but catches the back leg as Munoz tries to avoid it.
Munoz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munoz throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Munoz there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz throws a body punch but Fadzaev moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz misses the jab.
Fadzaev tried to counter with a leg kick but Munoz avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fadzaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munoz.
Fadzaev avoids the body shot from Munoz.
Fadzaev sizes up Munoz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Munoz lands.
Munoz cracks the inside of Fadzaev's front leg.
Munoz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munoz lands a nice looking body kick.
Munoz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fadzaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.
Munoz works the jab nicely.
Munoz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fadzaev.
Munoz swings for the body but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev looks to land a left hand but Munoz moved out of range nicely.
Fadzaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munoz throws an overhand right that lands on Fadzaev's shoulder, as Fadzaev tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a wild body shot.
Munoz misses with a wild combination.
Fadzaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Fadzaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fadzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munoz misses the shot to the body.
Munoz throws a lazy body kick
and Fadzaev counters with a single leg into guard. Munoz didn't expect that.
Fadzaev stands and steps away. Munoz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fadzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fadzaev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fadzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munoz throws a front kick that sends Fadzaev stumbling back into the cage.
Munoz connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fadzaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev checks a low kick from Munoz.
Fadzaev misses with a body kick.
Munoz throws a low kick but Fadzaev moves out of range easily.
Munoz blocks a leg kick.
Munoz slips a jab from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Munoz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadzaev.
Munoz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadzaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munoz misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munoz moves out of range as Fadzaev throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Munoz misses its intended target.
Munoz lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Fadzaev. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armondo Munoz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alan Fadzaev'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!
Fadzaev looks for the body kick but Munoz saw that one coming.
Fadzaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munoz misses with a leg kick
and Fadzaev counters with a single leg into guard. Munoz didn't expect that.
Munoz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fadzaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fadzaev is keeping the position for now.
Munoz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munoz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadzaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadzaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fadzaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fadzaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fadzaev is working hard here to advance position.
Fadzaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
Fadzaev postures up in Munoz's guard and throws a big left but Munoz blocks it.
Munoz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz looking to control.
Munoz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munoz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Munoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fadzaev wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fadzaev defends well.
Fadzaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munoz's head.
Fadzaev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Munoz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fadzaev doesn't seem phased though.
Munoz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Munoz connects with a crisp jab.
Munoz lands a jab to the head.
Fadzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Fadzaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munoz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fadzaev is able to avoid easily.
Armondo Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadzaev throws a hook but Munoz blocks it.
Munoz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fadzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fadzaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadzaev dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
Armondo Munoz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Fadzaev.
Munoz misses with a body shot.
Fadzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Munoz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Munoz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fadzaev catches Munoz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munoz avoids the body shot from Fadzaev.
Munoz moves out of range as Fadzaev throws a body kick.
Munoz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fadzaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fadzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munoz.
Fadzaev misses the jab.
Munoz throws out a counter right but Fadzaev avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munoz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fadzaev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fadzaev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fadzaev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Fadzaev.
Alan Fadzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz throws out a loose jab but Fadzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armondo Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munoz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armondo Munoz!
After winning the bout, Armondo Munoz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demir Kartal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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22
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demir Kartal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Neal!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Neal does no damage.
Kartal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neal but Neal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kartal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kartal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kartal throws a jab when Neal was well out of range.
Neal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kartal circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Neal misses.
Kartal ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
A combination from Neal does no damage.
Neal throws a right and a left that Kartal avoids nicely.
Neal slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neal lands a slapping body shot.
Neal misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kartal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neal throws out the jab.
Neal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kartal trying to control but Neal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartal cracks Neal with a solid left hand.
Kartal looking to pass the guard.
Neal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kartal lands a couple of digs.
Kartal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neal wants to stand up but Kartal is controlling him.
Neal pushes Kartal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kartal moves away from the strike by Neal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kartal was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Kartal sizes up Neal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neal throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kartal. Neal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kartal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kartal misses with a wild body shot.
Neal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kartal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kartal throws a big counter combination but Neal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Neal.
Kartal cracks Neal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Neal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kartal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kartal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kartal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kartal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kartal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kartal avoids the body shot from Neal.
Neal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kartal moves away.
Kartal tries for a takedown but Neal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demir Kartal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neal swings for the body but Kartal moves out of range.
Kartal tries for a takedown but Neal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neal takes a swing at Kartal's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Neal misses.
Kartal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kartal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Neal finds it's target.
Neal looks to land a left hand but Kartal moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Kartal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kartal swings for the body but Neal moves out of range.
Kartal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kartal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kartal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kartal avoids the body shot from Neal.
Kartal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neal lands a two punch combo.
Kartal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kartal avoids the body shot from Neal.
Jab from Kartal.
Kartal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neal tries to bum rush Kartal with a series of wild strikes but Kartal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neal throws a shot to the body.
Kartal moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kartal swings for the body but Neal moves out of range.
Neal thuds a left hand into Kartal's body.
Neal throws a looping overhand right but Kartal ducks down to avoid it.
Neal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kartal at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Neal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Neal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kartal dives in and scores a takedown into Neal's guard.
Kartal throws a big elbow that misses.
Neal wants to stand but Kartal is controlling the position.
Neal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kartal.
Kartal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kartal stands and throws Neal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kartal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kartal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Demir Kartal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartal swings around for an armbar but Neal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kartal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kartal, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kartal moves away.
Neal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neal looks to land a combination but Kartal avoids it well.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kartal was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Kartal avoids the body shot from Neal.
Kartal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neal manages to avoid it.
Neal just misses with a punch to the body.
Kartal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neal throws a big shot that misses.
Kartal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Neal throws a right hand that Kartal ducks under and follows up with a left that Kartal also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kartal circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Neal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neal misses with a jab to the body
and Kartal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neal throws a right hand that misses
and Kartal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kartal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kartal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neal.
Kartal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neal moves forwards but Kartal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kartal avoids the body shot from Neal.
Neal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kartal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neal has time to react.
Bob Neal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neal throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kartal counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal misses the shot to the body.
Kartal drives through with a takedown into Neal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kartal is standing up over Neal. Neal looks to escape but Kartal dives into side control.
Neal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kartal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kartal advances to mount.
Kartal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kartal landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kartal dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kartal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kartal cracks Neal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Neal is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kartal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Neal wants to get back to his feet.
Kartal has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Neal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demir Kartal!
Demir Kartal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stoyak Stoyachnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
183 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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21
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stoyak Stoyachnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoyachnikov misses with an uppercut.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Stoyachnikov's shoulder, as Stoyachnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Stoyachnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoyachnikov is looking to slow Johnsson down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoyachnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoyachnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoyachnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoyachnikov misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Stoyachnikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoyachnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Stoyachnikov shakes it off.
Stoyachnikov takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoyachnikov is just out of range.
Stoyachnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnsson stuns Stoyachnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoyachnikov wants to slow Johnsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoyachnikov digs a good body shot into Johnsson's ribs.
Stoyachnikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoyachnikov. Stoyachnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyachnikov misses the body punch
and Stoyachnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoyachnikov off the cage and back into range.
Stoyachnikov tries to work over Johnsson's front leg with a kick but Johnsson checks it.
Stoyachnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoyachnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
enabling Stoyachnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Stoyachnikov lands a jab.
Stoyachnikov misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoyachnikov is just out of range.
Stoyachnikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnsson avoids it.
Johnsson punishes Stoyachnikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Stoyachnikov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoyachnikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoyachnikov lands an overhand right.
Stoyachnikov cracks Johnsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoyachnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnsson is rocked!
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnsson - that will leave a mark!
Johnsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoyachnikov finish him?
Stoyachnikov throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stoyachnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoyachnikov wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Johnsson blocks a leg kick.
Johnsson checks a low kick from Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnsson! But no joy.
Johnsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoyachnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Stoyachnikov is looking to wear down Johnsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Stoyachnikov tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoyachnikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoyachnikov throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Stoyachnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoyachnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips a jab and a cross from Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Johnsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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 Stoyak Stoyachnikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stoyachnikov takes one on the button.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoyachnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnsson scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoyachnikov. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Stoyachnikov moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Stoyachnikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson defending well as Stoyachnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Stoyachnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson.
Stoyachnikov cracks the inside of Johnsson's front leg.
Stoyachnikov misses with a leg kick
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Stoyak Stoyachnikov has been cut.
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoyachnikov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoyachnikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stoyachnikov somewhat.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoyachnikov's head backwards.
Stoyachnikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoyachnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoyachnikov throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stoyachnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoyachnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoyachnikov's head.
A left lands for Johnsson.
Stoyak Stoyachnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoyachnikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnsson.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoyachnikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnsson on the side of the head.
Stoyachnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoyachnikov throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Stoyachnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoyachnikov throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Stoyachnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
That kick from Stoyachnikov tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoyachnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoyachnikov lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoyachnikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsson.
Stoyachnikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoyachnikov moves out of range as Johnsson strikes.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Stoyachnikov's body. Stoyachnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson throws an off balance right hand
and Stoyachnikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stoyachnikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Stoyachnikov down.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Stoyachnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
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!
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoyachnikov manages to avoid it.
Stoyachnikov is looking to counter punch.
Stoyachnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoyachnikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoyak Stoyachnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov fails to land the takedown.
Johnsson scores with a nice strike.
Johnsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stoyachnikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnsson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoyachnikov will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Johnsson lands.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Stoyachnikov's body. Stoyachnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnsson takes a swing at Stoyachnikov's ribcage but misses.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoyachnikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnsson sprawls well. Johnsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stoyachnikov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Stoyachnikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Stoyachnikov shakes it off.
Stoyachnikov works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoyachnikov misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stoyachnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Stoyachnikov cracks Johnsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoyachnikov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Stoyachnikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoyachnikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoyachnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyachnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoyachnikov misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoyachnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoyachnikov cracks Johnsson with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoyachnikov misses the target.
Stoyachnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Johnsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the head.
Stoyachnikov throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Stoyachnikov misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoyachnikov tries to clinch up
and Johnsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnsson jabs Stoyachnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoyachnikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoyachnikov defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Stoyachnikov off balance momentarily.
Stoyachnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Stoyachnikov there.
Stoyachnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnsson scores with a shot to the body.
Stoyachnikov swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson throws a lazy right hand but Stoyachnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoyachnikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Stoyachnikov misses
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Stoyachnikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Stoyachnikov saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson cracks Stoyachnikov with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoyachnikov tried to score with a low kick but Johnsson checks it.
Johnsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoyachnikov.
Johnsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson scores with the left hand. Stoyachnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoyachnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoyachnikov.
Stoyachnikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoyachnikov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoyachnikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoyak Stoyachnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnsson blocks a jab.
Stoyachnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Whitaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitaker connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Whitaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
Austin staying out of range there.
Whitaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Austin misses.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin tries to counter by clinching up but Whitaker breaks away and moves out of range.
Austin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Austin darts in trying to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker 's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin digs a good hook to Whitaker 's body.
Austin needs to keep his hands up - Whitaker had a free shot at his head there.
Austin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Whitaker misses
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Austin is rocked!
Whitaker checks a low kick from Austin.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Whitaker !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone misses the jab.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to stall but Falcone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falcone blocking some punches.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Falcone looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Falcone trying to control the position.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Falcone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Falcone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Falcone has moved into half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Falcone is keeping busy.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Falcone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Falcone has passed into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Falcone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Falcone chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Falcone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falcone scoring with some ground and pound.
Falcone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcone trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Falcone has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falcone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falcone has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is keen to just control but Falcone is a slippery customer.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Falcone.
Falcone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocco Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone lands a jab to the nose.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcone circles away.
It seemed like Falcone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Falcone swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A big right from Silva misses.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Rocco Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocco Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falcone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Falcone is trying to improve his position.
Falcone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Falcone with a big elbow.
Falcone tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Falcone struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Falcone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Falcone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Falcone dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Falcone looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing punches.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Falcone is rocked!
Falcone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcone is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva breaks from Falcone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Falcone bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Silva and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Silva!
Kron Silva retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kron Silva made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Knut Paulsen enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Knut Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paulsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and Paulsen counters with a crisp one two that drops Ferreira! Paulsen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ferreira to his feet! Ferreira is in big trouble!
Ferreira is rocked!
Paulsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Paulsen's shoulder, as Paulsen tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
Paulsen drops his hands momentarily and Ferreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira sends Paulsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferreira is motioning to the referee to let Paulsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Paulsen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Paulsen.
Ferreira cracks Paulsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paulsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ferreira finish him?
Paulsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?
Ferreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paulsen's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira moves in close and cracks Paulsen with a massive right hand! Paulsen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ferreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Ferreira!
Marco Ferreira retains his heavyweight title!
Marco Ferreira made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Knew I needed one clean shot at Knut and game over. I want 1 Million dollars for the superfight with Silas as I'm broke. You fuckers wanna know what I get paid man?'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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