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UPG 14: Intensity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rocca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Halilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocca's entrance music is ULTRAnumb by Blue Stahli. A fine choice. Xavier Rocca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Rocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Halilovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halilovic shoots in and bounces Rocca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rocca manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Halilovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocca misses with a combination
and Halilovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Halilovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halilovic throwing strikes but missing.
Rocca wants to stand and escape but Halilovic is having none of it.
Halilovic stands up over Rocca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halilovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocca has wrist control.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet but Halilovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halilovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocca wants to stand up but Halilovic is controlling him.
Halilovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rocca tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halilovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halilovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halilovic won't allow Rocca to get back to his feet.
Halilovic throws an elbow that misses. Rocca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halilovic's guard. Nice move by Rocca!
Halilovic lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Halilovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
Rocca decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halilovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocca sprawls well. He's pushed Halilovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocca is looking to counter punch.
Rocca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocca misses with a double jab
and Halilovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halilovic.
Rocca pushes Halilovic off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halilovic ducks under a wild hook from Rocca.
Halilovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocca defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Rocca. No joy for Halilovic on that attempt.
We've been told by Rocca's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halilovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xavier Rocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Halilovic.
Rocca throws a jab but it's blocked by Halilovic.
Halilovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocca.
Rocca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halilovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocca's half guard.
Ground and pound from Halilovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halilovic.
Rocca taking some punishment here, with Halilovic in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
Halilovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rocca is trying to stand back up but Halilovic is controlling him
Halilovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocca pushes Halilovic off looking to stand but Halilovic dives back in and keeps control.
Halilovic lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Halilovic lands a nice short elbow.
Rocca has hold of Halilovic's hands but Halilovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic winds up and cracks Rocca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Halilovic slips a nice elbow through Rocca's hands, connecting with Rocca's forehead.
Rocca is breathing heavily.
Halilovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halilovic connects with a nice short shot to Rocca's temple.
Rocca is rocked!
Rocca is trying to stand back up but Halilovic is controlling him
Oh Rocca is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rocca seems to have got his legs back now.
Halilovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rocca defending well though.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet.
Rocca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halilovic.
Halilovic thows a huge punch but Rocca dodges it nicely.
Halilovic throwing shots but Rocca is blocking nicely.
Halilovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocca's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Halilovic dominated that round.
That's time! Rocca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rocca misses with a double jab
and Halilovic counters with a single leg into guard. Rocca didn't expect that.
Rocca is looking to stand up but Halilovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Halilovic throws a strike but Rocca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Halilovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halilovic striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Halilovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rocca decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halilovic, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halilovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halilovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rocca's guard.
Halilovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halilovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halilovic throwing strikes but missing.
Halilovic lands a couple of digs.
Halilovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halilovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halilovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocca has wrist control.
Halilovic landing with the ground and pound.
Halilovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halilovic is in close to Rocca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocca wants to stand up but Halilovic is controlling him.
Halilovic throws an elbow that misses. Rocca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halilovic's guard. Nice move by Rocca!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocca is looking to stand up but Halilovic won't let him.
Halilovic striking from the bottom here.
Rocca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halilovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rocca preventing the sweep.
Halilovic trying to strike off his back.
Rocca wants to stand but Halilovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Halilovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocca is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocca throws a shot from downtown. Halilovic moves away and avoids it.
Halilovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halilovic shoots in for a takedown but Rocca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Rocca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocca misses with a wild body shot.
Rocca misses with a combination
and Halilovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rocca taking some punishment here, with Halilovic in his half guard.
Halilovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halilovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Halilovic there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic throwing shots but Rocca is blocking nicely.
Halilovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halilovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halilovic lands strikes from half guard.
Halilovic prevents Rocca from standing back up.
Halilovic with the ground and pound but Rocca uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Halilovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocca's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halilovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocca's head.
Halilovic throws an elbow that misses. Rocca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halilovic's guard. Nice move by Rocca!
Rocca won't allow Halilovic to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Halilovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Donk. Rocca catches Halilovic right on the button with a cross.
Rocca throws a jab but it's blocked by Halilovic.
Rocca throws a right hand that misses
and Halilovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halilovic.
Rocca wants to get back to his feet but Halilovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halilovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Halilovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Halilovic throwing strikes from guard but Rocca blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocca has momentary wrist control but Halilovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halilovic distracts Rocca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Halilovic throws a strike but Rocca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocca preventing the sweep.
Halilovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rocca gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rocca throws a shot from downtown. Halilovic moves away and avoids it.
Halilovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocca defends it well.
Rocca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halilovic counters with a single leg into guard. Rocca didn't expect that.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rocca manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rocca is pressed up against the cage. Halilovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rocca down to the mat. Rocca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halilovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rocca to the ground. Halilovic is now in Rocca's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halilovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halilovic throwing strikes from guard but Rocca blocks nicely.
Halilovic throws a strike but Rocca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xavier Rocca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rocca throws a big right hand that misses.
Halilovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocca is looking to stand up but Halilovic won't let him.
Halilovic throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Halilovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Halilovic keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Halilovic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Halilovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halilovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halilovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Halilovic, not yet.
Halilovic striking off his back but it's not causing Rocca any problems.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xavier Rocca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halilovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocca.
Halilovic drives through with a takedown into Rocca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halilovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halilovic throws an elbow that misses. Rocca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halilovic's guard. Nice move by Rocca!
Halilovic punching to the body, from the bottom.
Rocca wants to get up but he can't break Halilovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Halilovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halilovic lands some strikes from the bottom.
Halilovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Halilovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rocca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halilovic punching from the bottom.
Halilovic lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Rocca stopping the sweep attempt from Halilovic.
Rocca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halilovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rocca throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocca throws a combination that misses
and Halilovic counters with a single leg into guard. Rocca didn't expect that.
Halilovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halilovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mirko Halilovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halilovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirko Halilovic.
I've got Halilovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Halilovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kolloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolloo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
A jab from Hansson misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kolloo.
An inside leg kick lands from Kolloo.
Kolloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kolloo checks a low kick from Hansson.
Hansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kolloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hansson feints and then cracks Kolloo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kolloo down.
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!
Kolloo checks a leg kick.
Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansson.
Kolloo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kolloo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolloo is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a leg kick but Kolloo moved away.
Hansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kolloo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hansson.
Kolloo throws a low kick but Hansson avoids it.
Hansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kolloo.
Hansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Kolloo misses.
Kolloo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolloo avoids the body shot from Hansson.
Kolloo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kolloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansson is just out of range.
Kolloo throws a series of punches but Hansson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansson digs a good hook to Kolloo's body.
Hansson walks into a stiff left hand from Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson moves out of range as Kolloo strikes.
Kolloo throws a big shot that misses.
Hansson lands a head shot.
A head kick by Hansson misses
enabling Kolloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
Hansson misses with a body shot
and Kolloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolloo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolloo scrambles back to his feet.
Hansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansson misses the target.
Hansson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kolloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kolloo lands with a hook. Hansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hansson avoids a kick to the body.
Kolloo catches Hansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Hansson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hansson.
A bone on bone clash there as Hansson blocks the leg kick.
Hansson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hansson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kolloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kolloo's sensitive parts.
Kolloo lands a nice hook to Hansson's body. Hansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kolloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hansson momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolloo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Kolloo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kolloo misses with a body kick.
Hansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolloo counters with a body kick.
Hansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kolloo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kolloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
Hansson throws a low kick, looking for Kolloo's leg but Kolloo calmly moves out of range.
Kolloo throws out a counter right but Hansson avoids it with no problem.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
Kolloo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Hansson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolloo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolloo on the side of the head.
It looks like Jaakko Kolloo has been cut.
Kolloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.
Kolloo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kolloo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hansson is out of range.
Good work by Kolloo as he checks the leg kick.
Kolloo ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Kolloo scores with a hook.
Hansson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kolloo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kolloo with a nice cross.
Kolloo missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolloo throws a solid leg kick but Hansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kolloo.
Hansson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kolloo avoided it.
Hansson takes a swing at Kolloo's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Kolloo finds it's target.
Hansson moves out of range as Kolloo strikes.
Hansson tries a low kick but Kolloo avoids it.
Kolloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hansson checks a low kick from Kolloo.
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!
Kolloo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo jabs Hansson right on the nose. Hansson blinks but takes it well.
Hansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolloo swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hansson checks a leg kick.
Kolloo fakes the leg kick and cracks Hansson in the body.
Hansson looks to land a left hand but Kolloo moved out of range nicely.
Hansson connects with a looping right hand.
Kolloo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hansson tries to score with a low kick but Kolloo moves his leg out of the way.
Kolloo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hansson throws a lazy head kick
and Kolloo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kolloo fakes the leg kick and cracks Hansson in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo slips a straight right by Hansson.
Hansson lands with a straight right. Kolloo didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Kolloo finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolloo.
Hansson takes one to the side of the head.
Kolloo tries to bum rush Hansson with a series of wild strikes but Hansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolloo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansson's sensitive parts.
Kolloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Hansson misses
enabling Kolloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kolloo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hansson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson slips under a jab.
Hansson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kolloo is out of range and Hansson settles back down.
Kolloo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolloo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Kolloo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kolloo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kolloo checks it well.
And Kolloo responds with a good body kick, but Hansson manages to step out the way in time.
Kolloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolloo.
Hansson misses with a low kick.
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolloo avoids the head kick by Hansson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kolloo! But no joy.
Kolloo throws a right and a left that Hansson avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson throws a chopping leg kick but Kolloo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolloo's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo tries to score with a low kick but Hansson moves his leg out of the way.
Hansson 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.
Hansson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolloo can pounce on him.
Kolloo misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hansson cracks Kolloo with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansson throws a hook to the side of Kolloo's head but Kolloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolloo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hansson misses with a right hand
and Kolloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansson with a nice cross.
Kolloo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kolloo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolloo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolloo throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kolloo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kolloo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hansson.
Kolloo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kolloo lands the left hand.
Hansson swings for the body but Kolloo moves out of range.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolloo moves away.
Kolloo lands a nice shot that snaps Hansson's head back.
Hansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolloo takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Kolloo slips a straight right by Hansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson 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.
A jab from Hansson misses.
Kolloo connects with a jab.
Hansson avoids the body shot from Kolloo.
It looked like Hansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hansson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolloo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hansson counters with an outside leg kick.
Hansson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Hansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hansson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kolloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hansson throws out the jab.
Kolloo misses with a shot to the body
letting Hansson counter with a right hand.
Kolloo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kolloo throws the left hand but Hansson avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kolloo there.
Kolloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolloo misses the jab.
Kolloo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kolloo. Kolloo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sven Hansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansson tries to land a leg kick but Kolloo saw it coming and moves away.
Kolloo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kolloo.
Hansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kolloo, as that shot connected.
Hansson takes one to the side of the head.
Hansson throws a head kick but Kolloo moves out of range.
Kolloo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansson.
Kolloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolloo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hansson throws a hook but Kolloo blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Kolloo blocks the low kick.
Kolloo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kolloo is rocked!
A lazy left from Kolloo finds it's target.
Kolloo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kolloo cracks Hansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Kolloo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolloo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kolloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hansson finish him?
Hansson misses with a low kick.
Hansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kolloo seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body kick from Kolloo.
Kolloo checks a leg kick nicely.
Kolloo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Kolloo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kolloo finds it's way round the side to connect with Hansson's 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!
Kolloo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson slips a jab from Kolloo.
Kolloo scores with a body shot.
Hansson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kolloo.
Hansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kolloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hansson takes a step back to recover.
Hansson takes a swing at Kolloo's ribcage but misses.
Kolloo swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Jaakko Kolloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolloo flicks out a counter leg kick but Hansson steps away.
Kolloo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hansson is out of range and Kolloo settles back down.
Hansson throws a leg kick but Kolloo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kolloo lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hansson.
Kolloo feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Kolloo tenderised Hansson's leg. Hansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Kolloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolloo 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Kolloo!
Jaakko Kolloo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
222 lbs
19 - 17 - 1 |
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260 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Harris.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab.
Harris throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a hook.
Harris throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris misses with a hook.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris avoids the body shot from Tucker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris misses with a low kick as Tucker jumps back.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dan Tucker 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!
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it.
Harris tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Tucker. That snapped Harris's head back.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris pushes Tucker away with a front kick.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tucker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Harris moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Harris lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
Harris jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tucker tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tucker.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tucker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris slips a jab from Tucker.
Harris cracks Tucker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tucker takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
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 Paul Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tucker on the side of the head.
Harris lands a head kick!
Tucker misses with a looping right.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big left from Tucker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Dan Tucker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying is best to control the position here.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris stops Tucker from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tucker sprawls well initially but Harris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tucker is positioning himself well to prevent Harris advancing to mount.
Harris is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Harris is taking a breather. Tucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tucker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tucker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tucker throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tucker backs up against the cage.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Tucker had a free shot at his head there.
Harris lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paul Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Tucker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tucker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Harris drives through with a takedown into Tucker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Tucker seems keen to control Harris's posture.
Harris won't allow Tucker to get back to his feet.
Tucker controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris lands a head kick. Tucker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Dan Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tucker was covering up waiting for the punch and Harris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Tucker.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
Paul Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones. Bob McLovin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
187 lbs
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190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and McLovin counters with a nice kick to the body.
McLovin is looking to chop away at Pereira's legs.
Pereira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLovin.
McLovin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLovin throws a leg kick
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
McLovin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin is looking to chop away at Pereira's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Pereira misses its target.
McLovin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLovin misses with a looping right.
Pereira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
A low kick from McLovin misses
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLovin lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Pereira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira wants to slow McLovin down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Pereira. That snapped McLovin's head back.
Pereira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from McLovin is predictable there
and Pereira counters with a nice body kick.
Pereira connects with a high kick.
McLovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLovin throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLovin misses with a looping left.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.
Pereira is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pereira tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
McLovin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
McLovin throws a leg kick but Pereira moved away.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
And McLovin responds with a good body kick, but Pereira manages to step out the way in time.
Bob McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from McLovin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to land a body kick
and McLovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLovin misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a counter high kick but McLovin was just alert enough to avoid it.
McLovin misses with a head kick.
Pereira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pereira tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLovin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pereira clinches up against the cage.
McLovin lands with a left to the head.
McLovin throws a head punch that misses.
McLovin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira taking a breather.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
McLovin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLovin misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLovin prevents a body shot from Pereira.
A hook to the body from McLovin.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
McLovin blocking some punches.
McLovin prevents a body shot from Pereira.
McLovin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira just leaning against McLovin, taking a breather.
McLovin tries to throw a body punch but Pereira avoids it by throwing McLovin back against the cage.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but McLovin gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McLovin fails to land.
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 Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
Pereira takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good shot there by McLovin.
Nice body kick there by Pereira.
Miguel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira slips under a jab from McLovin.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
McLovin thumps Pereira with a low kick.
McLovin throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
McLovin throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
McLovin scores with a nice body kick.
McLovin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLovin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pereira. Pereira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLovin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLovin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLovin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McLovin lands a body shot.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
McLovin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pereira missing with a left hand there. McLovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin misses with a head kick.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pereira blocks a head kick by McLovin.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
As McLovin backs away, Pereira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Pereira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLovin throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pereira misses its target.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
letting McLovin counter with a right hand.
McLovin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pereira finds it's way round the side to connect with McLovin's head.
Pereira throws a lazy head kick
and McLovin counters with a body kick.
McLovin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLovin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLovin scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McLovin looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
McLovin tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira avoids the head kick by McLovin.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
McLovin tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLovin is out of range and Pereira settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLovin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
McLovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
McLovin looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLovin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pereira blocks it well.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
McLovin throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for McLovin.
A low kick from McLovin misses
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McLovin does no damage.
Pereira throws a quick counter kick to the body but McLovin avoids it.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLovin.
Pereira misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLovin! But no joy.
McLovin throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick from Pereira.
McLovin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLovin throws a leg kick
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a right hand that McLovin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLovin also avoids with ease.
McLovin looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira scores with a head kick. McLovin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
Good work by Pereira as he checks the leg kick.
Pereira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLovin throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from McLovin.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McLovin lands with a hook. Pereira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin misses with a head kick.
Bob McLovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy body kick from McLovin
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McLovin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
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 Miguel Pereira.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miguel Pereira!
An out of breath Miguel Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silver might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre & Ice Cube. Fairchild has chosen Jesse & Joy - Llorar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
203 lbs
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208 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ask Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairchild.
Fairchild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fairchild misses with a wild body shot.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairchild was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Fairchild drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silver defends it well.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver lands with a good body shot.
Fairchild tries to move into range but Silver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a series of punches but Fairchild moves out of range.
Fairchild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Silver.
Fairchild throws a one two combo.
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairchild, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver tries to work over Fairchild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairchild.
A nice left hand lands by Fairchild.
Silver stalling in the clinch but Fairchild improves position.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairchild tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Fairchild.
Fairchild's coach down at Lights Out™ ($849 15 Elite Coaches!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fairchild's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairchild.
Fairchild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Fairchild.
Fairchild has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silver.
Silver presses Fairchild against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairchild blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairchild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver avoiding damage as Fairchild throws knees to the body.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Fairchild can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver lands an elbow just above Fairchild 's eye.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver lands a body shot.
Fairchild tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fairchild fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Fairchild letting Silver take a breather here.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Fairchild avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is working Silver over against the cage.
Fairchild throws a head punch that misses.
Fairchild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairchild blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fairchild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Fairchild avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Fairchild blocks an elbow strike.
Fairchild working aggressively here.
Silver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fairchild up against the cage.
Fairchild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairchild tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fairchild.
Fairchild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fairchild fails to land.
Fairchild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairchild misses with a body punch.
Fairchild tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Fairchild back against the cage.
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Fairchild on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairchild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver lands an elbow inside.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Fairchild shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Silver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Silver. That's going to slow Fairchild down.
Fairchild looks for a takedown but Silver sprawls well.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairchild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benny Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairchild shoots in and drives through. Silver sprawls well.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairchild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silver throws a jab when Fairchild was well out of range.
Fairchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is looking to clinch but Fairchild is avoiding it.
And Fairchild tries to counter it with a takedown but Silver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fairchild lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fairchild shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairchild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver has control of Fairchild's left arm, preventing Fairchild from doing any damage.
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fairchild trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Fairchild advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silver won't allow Fairchild to pass to mount.
Fairchild controlling the action here.
Silver trying to control here.
Fairchild is keen to just control but Silver is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to improve his position.
Fairchild has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairchild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fairchild sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silver prevents Fairchild from taking his back.
Fairchild looking to control but Silver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silver throws a hook but Fairchild avoids it easily.
Silver lands with a good body shot.
Silver lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairchild moves away.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairchild is just out of range.
Fairchild misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild misses with a two punch combination.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairchild manages to avoid it.
Fairchild misses with a few strikes there.
Fairchild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairchild.
Silver wants to clinch.
Silver misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Fairchild pushes him off.
Silver cracks Fairchild with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver darts in and clinches Fairchild up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Silver effectively controlling the action here.
Fairchild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairchild takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairchild takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairchild lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Fairchild takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benny Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Fairchild.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairchilds head.
Silver prevents a body shot from Fairchild.
Fairchild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Fairchild in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairchild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
Fairchild is trying to drag Silver to the mat but Silver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fairchild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairchild drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benny Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ask Fairchild.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Fairchild avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Silver slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Silver.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairchild's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairchild can do to turn this around?
Fairchild takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairchild is rocked!
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Fairchild is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Fairchild's head.
Fairchild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairchild misses with a body punch.
Fairchild blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Fairchild has had enough of the clinch but Silver keeps him there for the moment.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairchild drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairchild is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Fairchild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silver 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Silver!
Benny Silver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Modern Wear Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund has chosen Troll - Trollberg as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kawamura Yoshimune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eklund tries to clinch there but Yoshimune circles away.
Yoshimune thuds a left hand into Eklund's body.
Eklund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eklund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshimune has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sanitarium in the buildup to the fight.
Yoshimune just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Eklund's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eklund misses with a right hand
and Yoshimune counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoshimune misses with a hook
and Eklund counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eklund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Eklund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoshimune misses with an uppercut. Eklund saw that one coming.
Eklund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eklund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Yoshimune.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimune swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eklund! But no joy.
Yoshimune swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eklund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eklund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshimune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eklund's calf.
Yoshimune looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely.
Eklund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yoshimune throws a chopping leg kick but Eklund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Eklund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Yoshimune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Eklund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eklund throws a lazy head kick
and Yoshimune counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshimune lands with an uppercut that bounces Eklund off the cage and back into range.
Yoshimune just misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund unleashes a big counter combination but Yoshimune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Yoshimune as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Yoshimune.
Eklund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshimune lands a big head kick that sends Eklund tumbling to the mat! Yoshimune takes a step backwards and waves Eklund back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eklund is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshimune moves away.
Yoshimune tried to counter with a leg kick but Eklund avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune lands a really nice looking cross but Eklund seems unphased.
Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshimune finish him?
Yoshimune scores with a push kick.
Eklund seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoshimune feints and then cracks Eklund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eklund down.
Eklund throws a right hand that Yoshimune ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshimune also avoids with ease.
Yoshimune misses with a straight left.
Eklund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshimune lands a really nice looking cross but Eklund seems unphased.
Yoshimune throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eklund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eklund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yoshimune counters with a good low kick that Eklund was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yoshimune throws a jab but it's blocked by Eklund.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yoshimune throws a solid leg kick but Eklund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshimune.
Yoshimune jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshimune looks to throw a body kick
enabling Eklund to counter with a crisp jab.
Eklund ducks right into an uppercut from Yoshimune.
Kawamura Yoshimune is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshimune slips a jab from Eklund.
Yoshimune feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune sets himself, and Eklund steps forward looking for the clinch! Yoshimune avoids it this time.
Stampe Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund takes a swing at Yoshimune's ribcage but misses.
Yoshimune rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eklund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshimune avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Yoshimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshimune takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoshimune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eklund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been informed that Eklund has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yoshimune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshimune feints and then cracks Eklund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eklund down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lands a really nice looking cross but Eklund seems unphased.
Yoshimune swings widly with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshimune slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Yoshimune does no damage.
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!
Eklund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshimune pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eklund is out of range and Yoshimune settles back down.
Yoshimune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eklund can do to turn this around?
Yoshimune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Yoshimune backs off Eklund throws a huge counter combo but Yoshimune manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune lands an overhand right.
Yoshimune misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune tries to land a leg kick but Eklund saw it coming and moves away.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot
and Eklund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eklund clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshimune tries to throw a body punch but Eklund avoids it by throwing Yoshimune back against the cage.
Eklund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshimune connects with a body shot that sends Eklund's belly button to the back.
Yoshimune throws a jab when Eklund was well out of range.
Eklund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshimune loads up on a big right hand but Eklund slips the punch.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Yoshimune avoids it with no problem.
Yoshimune misses with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eklund throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshimune counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Yoshimune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yoshimune takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Yoshimune sets himself, and Eklund steps forward looking for the clinch! Yoshimune avoids it this time.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Yoshimune has knocked Eklund down with a huge combo! Yoshimune steps away and waves a wobbly Eklund back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yoshimune throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eklund.
Yoshimune swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Eklund to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshimune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eklund was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshimune.
It seemed like Eklund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Eklund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshimune.
Eklund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune misses with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Eklund misses
and Yoshimune counters with a nice leg kick.
Yoshimune scores with a hook to the body. Eklund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoshimune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshimune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eklund circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Eklund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshimune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Yoshimune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yoshimune thows a leg kick but Eklund checks it
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eklund looks to land a combination but Yoshimune avoids it well.
Yoshimune misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune misses with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Yoshimune - just one landing.
Eklund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshimune manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshimune misses with a head kick.
Eklund is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yoshimune with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune misses with a right hand
and Yoshimune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eklund moves away from the strike by Yoshimune.
Eklund wants to counter with a clinch but Yoshimune pushes him away.
Yoshimune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eklund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshimune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshimune throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick but Eklund moved away.
Eklund unleashes a big counter combination but Yoshimune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eklund misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune missing with a left hand there. Eklund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eklund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoshimune looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Eklund 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.
Eklund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eklund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eklund slips a straight right by Yoshimune.
Eklund unleashes a big counter combination but Yoshimune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yoshimune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshimune lands a jab to the head.
Yoshimune rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eklund counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kawamura Yoshimune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoshimune, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawamura Yoshimune!
The defeated Stampe Eklund had this to say: 'Read my lips: I will return stronger and better!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. Crane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken Bones - Decapitated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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237 lbs
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287 lbs
12 - 10 - 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
42 - 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maria gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crane misses with a wild body shot.
Maria tests Crane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Maria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
A little feinted left hand from Maria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maria thows a body kick. Crane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crane 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.
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crane misses with a right hand
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maria cracks Crane with an open hand slap.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Maria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maria is looking to land body kicks.
Crane throws a head kick but Maria moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maria sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crane lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane stalling away here and it's allowed Maria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Crane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maria managing to control the position.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Maria blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Maria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maria has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.
Crane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crane looking for subs off his back but Maria has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crane gets full guard.
Maria wants to stand but Crane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crane working for a triangle but Maria defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Crane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maria thuds his right hand into Crane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Crane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maria's half guard.
Maria on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maria wants to control but Crane is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maria's head.
Crane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crane throwing shots but Maria is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crane.
Crane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Crane pushing down on Maria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crane winds up and cracks Maria with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ichabod Crane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crane throwing shots but Maria is blocking nicely.
Crane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane.
Crane thows a huge punch but Maria dodges it nicely.
Maria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane.
Crane throws a strike but Maria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Maria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crane throws an elbow that misses. Maria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crane's guard. Nice move by Maria!
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maria manages to get himself to full guard.
Crane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crane is pushing down on Maria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maria is fighting to maintain full guard but Crane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crane is looking to stall here but Maria recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crane, into his guard.
Crane looking for subs off his back but Maria has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maria.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crane! But no joy.
Crane misses with a jab to the body
and Maria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane has a takedown stuffed.
Crane just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaria.
Crane clobbers Maria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ichabod Crane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane scores with a takedown into Maria's guard.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Maria is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane trying to control but Maria is working from the bottom.
Crane is looking to work some ground and pound but Maria has wrist control.
Crane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Maria is retaining full guard.
Crane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crane works over Maria with some ground and pound from guard.
Crane with a nice head shot there.
Crane stands up over Maria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maria trying to keep a closed guard but Crane is proving a slippery customer.
Maria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maria ducks right into an uppercut from Crane.
A jab from Crane does it's job there.
Crane throws a hook to the side of Maria's head but Maria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Crane.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maria's guard.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Maria is retaining full guard.
Crane stays in close to Maria's body and controls the position.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Crane postures up and lands a big shot to Maria's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane throws a big right hand that misses.
Crane lands a couple of digs.
Crane stays in close to Maria's body and controls the position.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Maria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ichabod Crane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maria stuffs the takedown attempt from Crane. Crane gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
A very excited looking Ichabod Crane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
175 lbs
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26
180 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hayes.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hayes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Hayes misses.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Hayes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hayes's knee momentarily.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Hayes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown counters with a body kick.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Hayes lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Hayes misses with the combination.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown with the counter takedown but Hayes avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Hayes slips a straight right by Brown.
Hayes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes takes one on the button.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayes is defended easily by Brown.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayes off the cage and back into range.
Hayes checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Hayes's ribs.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Hayes in the body.
Hayes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Brown misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a leg kick but Hayes checks it.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Hayes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayes lands with a right hand.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
As Brown looks to move away, Hayes throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Hayes lands a jab-cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Michael Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a body kick.
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 Michael Hayes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayes throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Hayes tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayes defends it well.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown throws a leg kick but Hayes checks it.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Hayes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayes swivels and escapes.
Hayes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hayes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Hayes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Hayes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hayes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to move into range but Hayes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Hayes moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Hayes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayes blocks the body kick.
Brown looks for the body kick but Hayes saw that one coming.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Hayes from advancing to side control.
Hayes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hayes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hayes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hayes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hayes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't escape the position.
Hayes goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control the position but Brown says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayes pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Hayes won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown prevents Hayes from standing back up.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hayes is trying to escape the mount.
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 Michael Hayes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hayes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayes finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Hayes avoids it.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
As Brown looks to move away, Hayes throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Oooooh!!! Hayes has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Hayes steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brown is rocked!
Michael Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes misses with the combination.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Hayes throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hayes wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayes.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayes in his tracks.
Hayes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayes backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown scores with a takedown into Hayes's guard.
Hayes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Trey Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hayes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Hayes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Hayes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch lands to the side of Hayes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hayes is rocked!
Brown throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown pushes Hayes away with a front kick.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Hayes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayes momentarily.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown checks a low kick from Hayes.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Brown.
I think Hayes 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Hayes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan misses with a leg kick
letting Kjolby counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Sloan.
Sloan 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.
Kjolby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kjolby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloan connects with a solid leg kick.
Kjolby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Cameron Sloan has been cut.
Kjolby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjolby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Black Label in the buildup to the fight.
Sloan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kjolby's sensitive parts.
Kjolby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sloan counters with a low kick, right behind Kjolby 's knee.
Kjolby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kjolby connects with a body shot that sends Sloan's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjolby looks to throw the jab but Sloan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloan. Kjolby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kjolby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sloan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sloan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kjolby avoids the body shot from Sloan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kjolby manages to avoid it.
Kjolby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kjolby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kjolby throws a jab but it's blocked by Sloan.
Sloan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Kjolby blocks the low kick.
Kjolby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kjolby is just out of range.
Sloan thumps Kjolby with a low kick.
Sloan scores with a sloppy right hand. Kjolby should have avoided that one.
Sloan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloan misses with a low kick.
Kjolby tried to counter with a leg kick but Sloan avoided it.
Sloan needs to keep his hands up - Kjolby had a free shot at his head there.
Sloan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjolby misses with a low kick.
Sloan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Kjolby.
Sloan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby misses with an uppercut. Sloan saw that one coming.
Sloan misses with a shot to the body
and Kjolby counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kjolby finish him?
Kjolby lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sloan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kjolby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Kjolby!
Arne Kjolby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moh misses with a body shot.
Moh throws the kick towards the body but Teló avoids it.
Teló takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Moh does no damage.
Teló lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teló looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Teló scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Tat Moh has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Teló
and Moh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Teló scoring well with a low kick there.
Moh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moh checks a leg kick.
Moh scoring well with a low kick there.
Teló blocks a jab.
Teló appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moh throws a right and a left that Teló avoids nicely.
Moh lands a nice looking body shot.
Moh scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló throws a sloppy head kick and Moh moves out of range easily.
Moh shoots in looking for a takedown. Teló tries to sprawl out of it but Moh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teló manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Moh misses.
Moh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teló. That did some damage!
Teló misses with a hook. Moh ducked under it nicely.
Moh tries to counter with a takedown but Teló is quick to defend against it.
Moh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moh.
Teló throws a body kick that misses.
Teló lands a slapping body shot.
Tat Moh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moh thuds a left hand into Teló's body.
Moh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teló throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teló. That one must have hurt.
Moh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Teló was covering up waiting for the punch and Moh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teló is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moh is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
Moh is controlling Teló's posture.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.
Teló throwing strikes from guard but Moh blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moh trying to control the position here.
Moh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teló.
Moh keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Moh seems keen to control Teló's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Teló fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moh lands a nice looking body shot.
Moh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teló but Teló pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moh misses the shot to the body.
Teló feints a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Moh.
Moh shoots in looking for a takedown but Teló manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teló throws a fast counter high kick but Moh manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tat Moh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moh.
Moh throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Moh.
A clash of legs there as Moh blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Moh misses
and Teló makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moh misses with a wild body shot.
Teló scoring well with a low kick there.
Moh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moh throws a looping overhand right but Teló ducks down to avoid it.
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 Tat Moh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tat Moh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moh looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range.
Teló moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teló throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moh misses the shot to the body.
And Teló responds with a good body kick, but Moh manages to step out the way in time.
Teló moves out of range as Moh throws a body kick.
Moh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teló napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Teló is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moh off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Teló avoiding Moh 's attempts to control his hands.
Teló is punishing Moh with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Teló's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló wants to control but Moh manages to buck him off and is now in Teló's guard! Nice work there by Moh!
Teló looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moh trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moh wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Teló is trying to control. Moh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh gets full guard.
Moh is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
Teló looking to sit in guard and control but Moh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
Teló manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moh manages to get himself to full guard.
Teló won't allow Moh to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling the position.
Moh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moh controls Teló momentarily but Teló frees himself.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Moh.
Teló gets to his feet - Moh follows without any prompting.
Moh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teló's hands.
Moh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moh just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló throws out a counter right but Moh avoids it with no problem.
Moh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moh looks to land a body kick but Teló moved away.
Moh throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Teló counter with a right hand.
Moh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teló moves away.
Teló steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Teló takes a swing at Moh's ribcage but misses.
Teló takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moh lands a head shot.
Nice body kick from Teló.
Moh is looking to wear down Teló with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teló throws a head kick but Moh moves out of range.
Teló thuds his shin into the meat of Moh's side.
Teló lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teló connects with a body shot that sends Moh's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Teló showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tat Moh'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!
Moh needs to keep his hands up - Teló had a free shot at his head there.
Moh lands a nice looking body shot.
Teló moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moh misses with a straight left.
Teló lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teló was well out of range. Poor timing from Moh.
Teló tried to score with a low kick but Moh checks it.
Moh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teló manages to avoid it.
Moh misses with a combination
and Teló counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moh throws a combination that misses
and Teló counters with a good low kick that Moh was not able to check.
Moh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moh takes one on the button.
Teló keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh throws a head kick that misses.
Moh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moh is looking to land body kicks.
Moh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moh throws a leg kick
and Teló counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michel Teló seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moh misses with a wild body shot.
Teló sizes up Moh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moh is rocked!
Teló steps in with a hook that catches Moh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Teló follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Moh looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Teló!
In defeat, Tat Moh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Defeat is a state of mind - no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality.'.
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pop
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