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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen "The Four Horsemen" by Metallica as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ellis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Miller.
Jones pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Jones gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Miller drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Jones prevents a body shot from Miller.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
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!
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Miller was just out of range.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a body shot from Miller.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Achilles Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Achilles Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Miller.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ellis Miller has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Jones.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ellis Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller dodges the punch combination from Jones.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller with a nice cross.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Jones lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Ellis Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Achilles Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Jones.
Achilles Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Jones is not content to let Miller control the position.
Achilles Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Achilles Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Savvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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162 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good knees
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestler Savvy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes throws a hook but Savvy avoids it easily.
Moraes lands a nice shot that snaps Savvy's head back.
It looks like Wrestler Savvy has been cut.
Moraes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savvy counters with a left and a right that stings Moraes.
Moraes tries to clinch there but Savvy circles away.
Savvy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savvy misses with a hook.
Savvy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savvy tries for a takedown but Moraes circles away easily
and Moraes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moraes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moraes looks to land a right hand but Savvy moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Moraes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savvy doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Moraes there.
Savvy ducks under a wild hook from Moraes.
Savvy is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraes scores with a nice strike.
Savvy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savvy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Savvy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savvy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moraes.
A head kick misses from Savvy.
Moraes throws an overhand right that drops Savvy like a sack of potatoes! Moraes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Moraes!
Sergio Moraes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Winogrodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria's entrance music is Kronos - Bloodtower. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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237 lbs
41 - 20 - 0 |
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285 lbs
24 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Winogrodzki!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winogrodzki misses with a straight right.
Winogrodzki throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Maria's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winogrodzki throws out the jab.
Maria tests Winogrodzki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Oskar Winogrodzki has been cut.
Maria scores with the left hand. Winogrodzki knows he should have avoided that one.
Maria delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Maria.
Winogrodzki misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maria with a nice cross.
Winogrodzki throws a head kick that misses.
Winogrodzki lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Winogrodzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winogrodzki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Winogrodzki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winogrodzki blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Winogrodzki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winogrodzki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maria throwing a counter right hand but Winogrodzki manages to avoid it.
Maria cracks Winogrodzki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winogrodzki misses with a wild body shot.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winogrodzki connects with a solid leg kick.
Maria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maria looks to land a combination but Winogrodzki avoids it well.
Winogrodzki misses with a right hand
and Maria counters with a good, hard body kick but Winogrodzki shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maria.
Winogrodzki throws the left hand but Maria avoids the punch easily.
Oskar Winogrodzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Winogrodzki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Winogrodzki lands.
Winogrodzki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winogrodzki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maria counters with a head kick.
Maria connects with a superb combination that knocks Winogrodzki out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Maria before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Winogrodzki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joaquim Maria!
A relieved looking Joaquim Maria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Naoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Naoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Naoki moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Naoki's head back.
Justin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Naoki with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hall takes a step back to recover.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Naoki moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Naoki misses.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Naoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naoki moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Hall misses with the body kick
and Naoki counters with a straight right hand.
Naoki cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Naoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Naoki scores with a shot to the body.
Hall blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Naoki feints a counter leg kick.
Hall with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Naoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naoki avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Naoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Naoki throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naoki.
Hall throws a series of punches but Naoki moves out of range.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hall. Naoki shrugs it off though.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Naoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Naoki tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Naoki is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naoki avoid being mounted?
Naoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Naoki is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Naoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Naoki lands a slapping body shot.
Naoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naoki slips a jab from Hall.
It seemed like Naoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naoki lands with a right hand.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Justin Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki misses the jab.
Nice cross by Hall.
Naoki misses with a looping left.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Naoki blocks a head kick by Hall.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naoki goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naoki can do to turn this around?
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naoki defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naoki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naoki wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Naoki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hall has been working on his balance at THC playhouse, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Naoki.
Hall scores with a takedown into Naoki's guard.
Naoki pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.
Naoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall postures up and lands a big shot to Naoki's brow.
Hall chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall postures up.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naoki wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Naoki wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Naoki counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
Naoki blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a body punch but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Naoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naoki swinging wildly here.
Hall defending well as Naoki loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall scores with a jab. Naoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Naoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naoki looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Naoki misses with a hook.
Naoki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hall's sensitive parts.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Hall.
A shot to the liver by Naoki. Beautiful body shot.
Hall cracks Naoki with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki staying out of range there.
Naoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naoki connects with the punch.
Naoki cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naoki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hall's calf.
Naoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Naoki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Hall.
Naoki feints the counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Naoki, right into the meat.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justin Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Naoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naoki connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Naoki ducks down to avoid it.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki checks the leg kick.
Naoki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Naoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Naoki throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naoki.
Naoki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall swings for the body but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naoki.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naoki sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Naoki tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki misses the jab.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Naoki moved out of range.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
Naoki with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
A big left from Naoki misses.
Naoki tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naoki is looking for the big counter here.
Hall wants to slow Naoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Naoki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshi Naoki.
I think Hall 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
A relieved looking Justin Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Takeshi Naoki was interviewed post fight and said 'The only reason I lost was because someone in the audience kicked me in the dick, so I was a bit winded before this fight.. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sloan.
A cross from Sloan lands.
Sloan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tucker will feel that in the morning.
We've been told by Tucker's head coaches at Amstadam MMA traning center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Sloan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloan. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sloan.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sloan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloan defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Sloan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloan misses the body punch
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan tries a low kick but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sloan is just out of range.
Sloan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cameron Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloan slips a straight right by Tucker.
Sloan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker moves out of range as Sloan strikes.
Sloan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloan slips under a jab.
Sloan lands a leg kick that knocks Tucker off balance momentarily.
Sloan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Tucker misses with a hook. Sloan ducked under it nicely.
Sloan moves away from the strike by Tucker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloan lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan connects with a body shot.
Sloan misses with a body kick.
Sloan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Tucker swings for the body but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tucker throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sloan.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloan is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Sloan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloan misses with a low kick.
Sloan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tucker's calf.
Sloan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloan slips a straight right by Tucker.
Sloan misses the jab.
Sloan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sloan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloan misses with a leg kick
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Tucker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That kick from Sloan tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloan misses with a looping left.
Tucker thuds a left hand into Sloan's body.
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Tucker throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan throws a low kick but Tucker moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Sloan misses with a body punch
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan lands with a nice body kick.
Tucker misses with an uppercut
and Sloan counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloan throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Sloan lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sloan.
Sloan misses with a jab to the body
and Tucker counters with a three punch combo that has Sloan backing up. Sloan nods at Tucker to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloan throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloan.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Sloan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tucker. Tucker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tucker misses with a body shot
and Sloan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloan misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker avoids a kick to the body.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloan.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloan slips a jab from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch
and Sloan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good exchange - Sloan coming out on top.
Sloan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tucker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Sloan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sloan, right into the meat.
Cameron Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan slips under a jab.
Sloan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sloan.
Sloan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sloan.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Sloan is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloan throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloan throws a low kick, looking for Tucker's leg but Tucker calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sloan.
Sloan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
Sloan throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sloan, right into the meat.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Sloan saw that one coming.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sloan.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Sloan.
Sloan misses with a hook.
Sloan thows a body kick. Tucker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Sloan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloan throws a leg kick that misses.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tucker slips a straight right by Sloan.
Sloan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tucker takes a step back to recover.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Sloan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tucker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Sloan misses the shot to the body.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tucker throws a sloppy body shot
and Sloan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloan misses with a body shot.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloan lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
It looks like Dan Tucker has been cut.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Sloan saw that one coming.
Sloan thuds his right hand into Tucker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Sloan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Tucker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloan lands a leg kick that knocks Tucker off balance momentarily.
Tucker throws a right hand that Sloan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sloan also avoids with ease.
Sloan misses with a straight left.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tucker is able to avoid easily.
Sloan misses the shot to the body.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Sloan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sloan moves away.
Sloan throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sloans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Sloan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker 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.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sloan. That's going to slow Tucker down.
Sloan misses with an uppercut
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloan with a hook.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Sloan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloan misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan misses with a body kick.
It looked like Tucker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sloan.
Sloan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Tucker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Sloan pushes Tucker away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Sloan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloan blocks a jab.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloan slips under a jab from Tucker.
Sloan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker scores with a punch to the head.
Sloan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sloan as he connects with a hook.
Tucker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sloan can pounce on him.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sloan moves away.
Sloan cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Sloan is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Sloan slips under a jab from Tucker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloan. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cameron Sloan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloan moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Sloan scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sloan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloan works Tucker's body with a nice hook.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sloan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sloan misses.
Sloan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sloan.
Tucker misses the jab.
Dan Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sloan.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Sloan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sloan 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Sloan!
A victorious Cameron Sloan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Funky Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funky Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Punch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burgundy throws a low kick but Punch avoids it.
Punch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punch works Burgundy's body with a nice hook.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Punch's shoulder, as Punch tries to avoid the shot.
Punch pushes Burgundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Punch tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punch blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy lands a two punch combo.
Punch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burgundy.
Punch misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burgundy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Punch tries to bum rush Burgundy with a series of wild strikes but Burgundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burgundy on the side of the head.
A combination from Punch does no damage.
Punch lands a high kick!
Punch misses with the combination.
Punch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Punch throws a counter high kick but Burgundy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Punch scores with a shot to the body.
Punch is looking to wear down Burgundy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Punch's shoulder, as Punch tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgundy digs a good hook to Punch's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Burgundy.
Punch tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgundy rushes Punch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy blocking some punches.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Punch scores with a shot to the side of Burgundy's head.
Burgundy digs a right hand underneath Punch's ribcage. Punch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punch looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut. Punch saw that one coming.
Burgundy scores with a nice right hand.
Punch tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy cracks Punch with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Punch tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burgundy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Punch is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann comes to the cage accompanied by Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Wilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last Dragon. 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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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Swann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Swann slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swann lands with a right hand.
Wilson misses the jab.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Swann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Swann digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Swann clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Swann avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Swann misses with some punches.
Swann misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Swann.
Swann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swann throws a big shot that misses.
Swann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Swann moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swann has time to react.
Wilson throws a jab when Swann was well out of range.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Swann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Swann tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swann takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Swann.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Swann tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swann.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Swann.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Swann lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
Swann digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Swann tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Swann tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Swann.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Swann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
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!
Swann lands an uppercut.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Swann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swann tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson lands a damaging elbow.
Wilson lands an elbow inside that Swann shrugs off.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Swann in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Swann misses the target.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Swann saw that one coming.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Swann's head back.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson throws the left hand but Swann avoids the punch easily.
Wilson wants to clinch
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Wilson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wilson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Swann digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Swann throws a one two combo.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swann lands with a good body shot.
Wilson tries to clinch but Swann moves away
and Swann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Swann slips under a jab.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Swann.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swann connects with a crisp jab.
Swann looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson throws the left hand but Swann avoids the punch easily.
Swann scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swann defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Swann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson throws a hook but Swann avoids it easily.
Swann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Swann slips under a jab.
Swann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swann moves away from the strike by Wilson.
A little feinted left hand from Swann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Swann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson is rocked!
Swann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Swann finish him?
Swann cracks Wilson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wilson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Swann pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wilson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Swann!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ross Swann thanked CBK Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rackham.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Rackham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
Rackham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rackham.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rackham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Rackham avoids it.
Rackham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rackham rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rackham thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Rackham's ribs.
Rackham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rackham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rackham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Rackham.
A short right from Rackham on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov crunches a lovely knee into Rackham's ribcage.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Rackham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov prevents Rackham from breaking the clinch.
Kersikov keeps control of Rackham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rackham breaks the clinch.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Rackham lands an elbow that stopped Kersikov in his tracks for a moment.
Rackham misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov prevents Rackham from breaking the clinch.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kersikov.
Rackham has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rackham can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Rackham as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
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!
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Rackham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rackham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham manages to break the clinch.
Rackham throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rackham moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Rackham moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Rackham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Rackham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rackham wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Rackham blocks it.
Vlad Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses.
Kersikov just leaning against Rackham, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rackham avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
Rackham scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Vlad Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rackham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Rackham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
Rackham lands with a right to the head.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rackham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov cracks Rackham with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov gets through Rackham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rackham as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov pushes Rackham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Rackham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rackham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kersikov's defenses.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov scores with a knee to the head.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov has Rackham pressed against the cage, preventing Rackham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rackham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Rackham won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
Rackham rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rackham's efforts to push away.
Kersikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Rackham in the body.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Rackham's front leg.
A combination from Rackham does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Rackham checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rackham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rackham scoring well with a low kick there.
Rackham scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Rackham checks it.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rackham moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rackham checks a leg kick.
Rackham moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
As Kersikov backs off Rackham throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Rackham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Rackham moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Rackham's front leg.
Kersikov darts in and clinches Rackham up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rackham or not.
A short right from Rackham on the inside.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Rackham avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rackham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Kersikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Rackham's head.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rackham tries to break the clinch but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Kersikov prevents Rackham from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rackham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Rackham misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rackham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rackham throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rackham.
Rackham connects with a body shot.
Rackham tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rackham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rackham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rackham misses with the combination.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan's entrance music is The Gael. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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244 lbs
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270 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McColgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Rocky McColgan has been cut.
Zeller misses with a low kick.
McColgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zeller throws a hook but McColgan blocks it.
McColgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zeller throws a leg kick
and McColgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zeller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zeller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McColgan swivels and escapes.
Zeller lands a nice looking kick to the body. McColgan takes a step back to recover.
Zeller tries to score with a low kick but McColgan moves his leg out of the way.
Zeller takes one to the side of 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!
Zeller tried to score with a low kick but McColgan checks it.
Zeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zeller moves out of range of the body kick.
McColgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McColgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McColgan ducks under a wild hook from Zeller.
Donk. Zeller catches McColgan right on the button with a cross.
McColgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McColgan checks a leg kick.
Zeller throws a low kick but it's checked well by McColgan.
A counter left hand to the body from McColgan misses its target.
Zeller lands with a kick to the ribs.
McColgan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zeller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zeller misses with a looping left.
Rocky McColgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeller moves away.
Zeller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McColgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zeller scrambles back to his feet.
Zeller tries to work over McColgan's front leg with a kick but McColgan checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McColgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeller dives in for a single leg takedown but McColgan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McColgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McColgan connects with a nice looking jab.
McColgan throws a leg kick
and Zeller counters with a body kick.
McColgan throws a leg kick but Zeller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeller throws out a leg kick but McColgan moves out of range and Zeller only half commits.
Zeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McColgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McColgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Zeller responds with a good body kick, but McColgan manages to step out the way in time.
McColgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by McColgan.
McColgan tries to land a body kick
and McColgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeller has McColgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan presses Zeller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McColgan.
Zeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeller tries to throw a body punch but McColgan avoids it by throwing Zeller back against the cage.
Zeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
McColgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
McColgan lands with a left to the head.
McColgan misses with a body punch.
McColgan digs a right hand into Zeller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeller's gas tank.
Zeller throws a punch but it's blocked by McColgan.
McColgan blocks an uppercut.
Zeller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McColgan blocks a head kick by Zeller.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zeller moves out of range of the body kick.
Zeller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McColgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeller.
Zeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McColgan.
Zeller looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McColgan is defended easily by Zeller.
Zeller tries to clinch up.
McColgan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McColgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zeller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Cody Zeller has been cut.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McColgan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McColgan with a jab.
McColgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zeller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zeller wants to land a leg kick but McColgan is out of range.
Zeller has McColgan up against the cage in a clinch.
McColgan tries a body shot but Zeller blocks it.
McColgan tries to work over Zeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeller misses with a punch to the body.
Zeller blocks a body shot from McColgan.
Zeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McColgan.
McColgan lands a right hand.
Zeller is rocked!
Zeller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zeller breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as McColgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zeller doesn't seem phased though.
Zeller is still on wobbly legs! Can McColgan finish him?
McColgan cracks Zeller with a left hook right on the temple and Zeller goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McColgan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zeller is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky McColgan!
A relieved looking Rocky McColgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Avicii - Wake Me Up ft Aloe Blacc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands a left and a right that send Kersikov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov has managed to clinch.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Kersikov backs away, Tyson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Tyson clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson counters with a nice right hand that sends Kersikov toppling to the canvas! Kersikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tyson finish him?!
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Tyson.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
That has opened up Andrei Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Tyson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kersikov throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyson is wise to it.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov jabs at Tyson's body.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Rocky Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Tyson's front leg.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Tyson.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyson backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tyson tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Tyson.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Tyson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Tyson throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyson blocks it well.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to slow Tyson down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Tyson catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Tyson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Tyson scores with a push kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kersikov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye.
Tyson takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Tyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses the jab.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson.
Kersikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyson scores with a nice body kick.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Tyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Tyson slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyson down.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is rocked!
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov instigates a clinch.
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Tyson cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rocky Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson lands a jab.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Tyson is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Tyson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Tyson's torso.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a fast counter high kick but Tyson manages to duck under it in time.
Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyson takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away
and Tyson counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Tyson.
I think Tyson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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